How to get from Mallaig to Inverness by bus and ferry?

From Mallaig to Inverness by bus and ferry

To get from Mallaig to Inverness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CM18 ferry from Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig station to Armadale Ferry Terminal, Armadale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 917 bus from Armadale Road End, Skulamus station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM18CM18
Bus - 5252
Bus - 917917
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
    ID 9300MLG
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - CM18CM18
    Wait for ferry
    CM18
    Armadale
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Armadale Ferry Terminal, Armadale
    ID 9300ARM
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pier, Armadale
    ID 6700712373
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Broadford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Armadale Road End, Skulamus
    ID 6700713282
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Armadale Road End, Skulamus
    ID 6700713282A
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 917917
    Wait for bus
    917
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    149 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mallaig to Inverness

The distance between Mallaig, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland is approximately 160.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mallaig to Inverness by bus and ferry, 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 Inverness, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Inverness:

  • Inverness

Bus stations close to Inverness:

  • Queensgate, Inverness
  • Town House, Inverness
  • Opposite Town House, Inverness

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mallaig to Inverness?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line CM18, Bus line 52, Bus line 917.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Mallaig and Inverness in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Mallaig to Inverness in Scotland?

    The CM18 ferry line goes from Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig station near Mallaig to Armadale station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Armadale station near Inverness in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Mallaig and Inverness in Scotland by ferry and bus is about 4 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Mallaig to get to Inverness in Scotland?

    Get on the CM18 ferry from the Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig station near Mallaig in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Mallaig and Inverness in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Armadale stop, which is closest to Inverness in Scotland.