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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mallaig to Elgin 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 train from Inverness to Elgintrain train
    5h 40m
    £47–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    5h 49m
    £22–30

  3. Drive 138 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Elgincar car 138 mi
    2h 48m
    £34–49

  4. 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 train from Inverness to Elgintrain train
    5h 45m
    £45–79

  5. Train, bus via Nairn

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    5h 52m
    £35–62

Mallaig to Elgin by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 139.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Elgin West Road via Fort William Bus Station and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 49m.

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