There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crianlarich
best- Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Helensburgh Uppertrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 21m£46–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915
5h 21m£15–20Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Helensburghcar 126.7 mi
2h 39m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Dalmuirtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
5h 47m£62–101
Mallaig to Helensburgh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at King Street via Bus Station and Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Helensburgh Upper via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Mallaig and Helensburgh is 131 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Helensburgh without a car is to train via Crianlarich which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Mallaig to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Mallaig to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Helensburgh is to train via Crianlarich which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Mallaig to Helensburgh Upper via Crianlarich in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to King Street via Bus Station and Tarbet Hotel in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Helensburgh Upper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- 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 Helensburgh bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Helensburgh is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Mallaig to Helensburgh.
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