There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
5h 7m£26–46Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 18m£55–100Drive 143.6 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Mallaigcar 143.6 mi
3h 4m£36–52
Scotland to Mallaig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Stn and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Mallaig. Services depart five times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Scotland and Mallaig is 154 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Scotland to Mallaig, including transfers.
Scotland to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Scotland to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £20–40
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Scotland to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Mallaig is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Scotland to Mallaig.
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