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How to get fromMontrose to Mallaigby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Montrose to Mallaig by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    8h 23m
    £99–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    10h 47m
    £34–49

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    9h 14m
    £35–61

  4. Drive  173.7 mi

    1. Drive from Montrose to Mallaigcar car 173.7 mi
    3h 34m
    £44–63

Montrose to Mallaig by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Montrose to Mallaig via Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Ferry Terminal via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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