Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Mallaig

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Tain to Mallaig by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Tain to Dingwalltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Drive from Kyle of Lochalsh to Mallaigcar car
    5h 58m
    £64–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Ben Nevis Industrial Estatebus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    6h 24m
    £21–34

  3. Drive 133 mi

    1. Drive from Tain to Mallaigcar car 133 mi
    2h 45m
    £33–47

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Spean Crescentbus bus 919
    3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    6h 24m
    £50–96

  5. Train, bus via Inverness

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Spean Bridgebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    6h 34m
    £48–87

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Spean Crescentbus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
    6h 40m
    £34–65

Tain to Mallaig by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tain to Mallaig.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Ferry Terminal via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 2, and Ben Nevis Industrial Estate in around 6h 24m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides