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How to get fromMallaig to Plocktonby ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Mallaig to Plockton by ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 152 bus, line 55 bus, train, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Post Officebus bus 152 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Post Office to Harbour Slipwaybus bus 55 / ...
    4. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Duncraigtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Duncraig to Plocktontaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    £30–48

  2. Drive  114.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Mallaig to Plocktoncar car 114.3 mi
    2h 18m
    £29–41

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  • Distance: 42.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Plockton. However, you can take the ferry to Armadale Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, take the line 152 bus to Post Office, take the line 55 bus to Harbour Slipway, walk to Kyle of Lochalsh, take the train to Duncraig, then take the taxi to Plockton. Alternatively, you can drive from Mallaig to Plockton in around 2h 18m.

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