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How to get fromMallaig to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    7h 24m
    £40–59

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    8h 7m
    £91–158

  3. Drive 220.1 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Dumfriescar car 220.1 mi
    4h 23m
    £54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Dalmuirtrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    8h 24m
    £103–193

Mallaig to Dumfries by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Boatyard to School via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Dumfries via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 24m.

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