There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Hamilton 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
5h 42m£19–26Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
6h£64–104Drive 159.2 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Hamiltoncar 159.2 mi
3h 20m£40–58
Mallaig to Hamilton by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Hamilton is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Portland Park via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Mallaig and Hamilton is 161 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £18 - £26.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Mallaig to Hamilton, including transfers.
Mallaig to Hamilton bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Hamilton is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Portland Park via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Hamilton bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Hamilton is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Mallaig to Hamilton.
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