There are 5 ways to get from Port Askaig to Mallaig by ferry, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus, train
best- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 918
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain
8h 52m£57–352Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus 926
- Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
9h 56m£28–85Ferry, bus, train via Crianlarich
- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus 926
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
10h 23m£55–138Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Crianlarichbus
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
8h 45m£149–301Fly Colonsay to Oban Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane CSA - OBN
- Take the bus from Airport Road End to Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain
7h 41m£77–500
Port Askaig to Mallaig by ferry, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Askaig to Mallaig is to ferry and bus which costs £27 - £85 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Port Askaig to Mallaig is to fly and bus and train which takes 7h 41m and costs £75 - £500.
The distance between Port Askaig and Mallaig is 142 miles.
The best way to get from Port Askaig to Mallaig without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 8h 52m and costs £55 - £360.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Port Askaig to Mallaig, including transfers.
There are 126+ hotels available in Mallaig.
What companies run services between Port Askaig, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Port Askaig to Mallaig. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William, then take the train to Mallaig. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Hotel car park, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- hebrideanair.co.uk
Flights from Colonsay to Oban Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- When
- Saturday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £25–200
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Islay to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Airport Road End to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- West Coast Motors
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Airport Road End to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–85
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £10–15
- Car Fare
- £65–85
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
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