There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
6h 8m£20–27Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
6h 26m£77–163Drive 174.6 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverleycar 174.6 mi
3h 43m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
7h 32m£88–332
Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at George Street via Fort William. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Mallaig and Edinburgh Waverley is 182 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £19 - £27.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley, including transfers.
Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Edinburgh Waverley via Fort William Bus Station, Fort William, and George Street in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Mallaig to Edinburgh Waverley.
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