There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Dunbar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
7h 19m£81–177Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus
- Take the bus from West Maitland Street to High Streetbus X7
7h 36m£25–34Drive 205.4 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Dunbarcar 205.4 mi
4h 5m£51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus 913
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus X7
8h 12m£38–69
Mallaig to Dunbar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Dunbar is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Dunbar is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at High Street via Fort William and West Maitland Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Dunbar via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Mallaig and Dunbar is 229 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Mallaig to Dunbar, including transfers.
Mallaig to Dunbar bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Dunbar is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Mallaig to Dunbar via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to High Street via Fort William Bus Station, Fort William, Haymarket, and West Maitland Street in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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More Questions & Answers
Mallaig to Dunbar bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Dunbar is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Mallaig to Dunbar.
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