There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Tarbet by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallaig to Arrochar & Tarbettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 59m£45–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915
4h 4m£15–20Drive 109.8 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Tarbetcar 109.8 mi
2h 18m£28–40
Mallaig to Tarbet by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Tarbet is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Tarbet is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Tarbet. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Hotel car park via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mallaig and arriving at Arrochar & Tarbet. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Mallaig and Tarbet is 114 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Tarbet without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £75.
The train from Mallaig to Arrochar & Tarbet takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Mallaig to Tarbet bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Tarbet train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Tarbet is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Tarbet, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Mallaig to Arrochar & Tarbet 3 times a day. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Hotel car park via Bus Station in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- 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 Tarbet bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Tarbet train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arrochar & Tarbet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Tarbet is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Mallaig to Tarbet.
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