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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus bus 805
    8h 22m

  2. Drive 203.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mallaig to Durnesscar car 203.5 mi
    4h 6m
    £50–72

  3. Train, bus via Inverness

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus bus 805
    8h 26m

  4. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Kyle of Lochalshcar car
    2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain train
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Lairgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Station to Post Officebus bus 805
    9h 12m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Durness. However, you can take the train to Spean Bridge, walk to Spean Crescent, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can drive from Mallaig to Durness in around 4h 6m.

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