4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Fort William to Mallaig
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort William to Mallaig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Mallaig will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 3 buses that leave Fort William for Mallaig on Wed, May 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 the direct buses cover the 563 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 13 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:00 AM1h10Fort William Bus Station11:10 AMFerry Terminal$71One-way0 transfers- 1:25 PM1h40Fort William Bus Station3:05 PMBoatyard$101One-way1 transfer
- 5:40 PM13h35Fort William Bus Station7:15 AMBoatyard$101One-way1 transfer
- 10:00 AM1h10Fort William Bus Station11:10 AMFerry Terminal$71One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 PM1h40Fort William Bus Station3:05 PMBoatyard$101One-way1 transfer
- 5:40 PM13h35Fort William Bus Station7:15 AMBoatyard$101One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Fort William to Mallaig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Mallaig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Mallaig:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Mallaig costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
You'll arrive about 6h 4m sooner (5h 37m by bus vs 11h 41m by car) and save roughly $8 (€6) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $17 (€14)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Shiel Buses.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Fort William to Mallaig bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Mallaig buses for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 PM Fort William Bus Station | 13h35 | 7:15 AM Boatyard | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 13 | |||||
| 10:00 AM Fort William Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:10 AM Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:25 PM Fort William Bus Station | 1h40 | 3:05 PM Boatyard | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort William to Mallaig
Ireland
United Kingdom
Buses from Fort William to Mallaig run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 17:40. The fastest bus covers the 349 miles (563 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 5:40 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Shiel Buses from Fort William to MallaigYou can travel by bus between Fort William to Mallaig with Shiel Buses for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Fort William to Mallaig
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