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How to get from Mallaig to Ballater by bus and train?

From Mallaig to Ballater by bus and train

To get from Mallaig to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Mallaig station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 091 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 hr 41 min.

941min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 091091
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Mallaig
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mallaig
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    321 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mallaig to Ballater by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, M9 and 201

To get from Mallaig to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Mallaig station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 hr 41 min.

941min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Mallaig
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mallaig
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    321 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    210 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mallaig to Ballater
The distance between Mallaig, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland is approximately 336.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 941 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mallaig to Ballater by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Mallaig

Mallaig is located at Mallaig, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Mallaig.

Train stations close to Mallaig:

  • Mallaig
  • Morar

Bus stations close to Mallaig:

  • Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
  • Boatyard, Mallaig
  • Lovat Terrace, Mallaig

Ferry stations close to Mallaig:

  • Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
  • Mallaig (For Knoydart) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
Public transport stations close to Ballater, Scotland

Ballater is located at Ballater, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Monaltrie Road, Ballater.

Bus stations close to Ballater:

  • Monaltrie Road, Ballater
  • Victoria Road, Ballater
  • Golf Road, Ballater

Alternative route from Mallaig to Ballater by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, M9 and 201

To get from Mallaig to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Mallaig station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 hr 41 min.

941min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Mallaig
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mallaig
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    321 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    210 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Mallaig to Ballater?

    The fastest way takes 941 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 091, Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mallaig to Ballater?

    The alternative route takes 941 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M9, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between Mallaig and Ballater in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 15 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mallaig to Ballater in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Ballater in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Mallaig to Ballater in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mallaig and Ballater in Scotland by train and bus is about 15 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mallaig to get to Ballater in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Mallaig in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mallaig and Ballater in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Ballater in Scotland.

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