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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Mallaig by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    8h 23m
    £28–49

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    8h 53m
    £110–218

  3. Drive 225.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Mallaigcar car 225.9 mi
    4h 36m
    £55–80

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    9h

  5. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    9h 1m
    £81–161

Stranraer to Mallaig by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Mallaig via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 53m.

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