There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Falkirk 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 Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
6h 40m£21–31Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Springburntrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
6h 42m£68–111Drive 150.3 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Falkirkcar 150.3 mi
3h 13m£38–54
Mallaig to Falkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Falkirk is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Grahamston Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Springburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Mallaig and Falkirk is 172 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Falkirk without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Mallaig to Falkirk, including transfers.
Mallaig to Falkirk bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Falkirk is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Grahamston Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Mallaig to Springburn 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Springburn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Mallaig to Falkirk bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Springburn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Falkirk is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Mallaig to Falkirk.
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