There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Girvan 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 Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 360 / ...
7h 21m£31–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 360 / ...
8h 5m£83–150Drive 196.6 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Girvancar 196.6 mi
3h 57m£48–70Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Dalmuirtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
8h 10m£95–176
Mallaig to Girvan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Girvan is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Girvan is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Ailsa Street East via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Girvan via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Mallaig and Girvan is 209 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Girvan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Mallaig to Girvan, including transfers.
Mallaig to Girvan bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Girvan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Girvan is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Girvan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Ailsa Street East via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Girvan via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 10m.
- 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 Mallaig to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- 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
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Mallaig to Girvan bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Girvan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Girvan is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Mallaig to Girvan.
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