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How to get fromMallaig to Tobermoryby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Tobermory by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Pierbus bus 507
    3. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h
    £16–30

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 10m
    £56–289

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus bus 506
    3. Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 19m
    £52–276

Mallaig to Tobermory by bus and ferry

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Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Tobermory, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Tobermory. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Pier, walk to Lochaline Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 495 bus to Argyll Terrace. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Ledaig Car Park via Fort William, Bus Station, Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 10m.

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