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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Hamilton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Dalmuirtrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    6h 11m
    £64–104
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    6h 12m
    £19–25
  3. Drive  159.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Hamiltoncar car 159.2 mi
    3h 20m
    £40–57

Mallaig to Hamilton by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Mallaig to Dalmuir 3 times a day. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Portland Park via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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