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

By bus and ferry

To get from Portree to Mallaig in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 52 bus from Somerled Square, Portree station to New Broadford Hospital, Broadford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the CM18 ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal, Armadale station to Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Bus - 5252
Bus - 5252
Ferry - CM18CM18
Walk to Mallaig
Leaves from Somerled Square, Portree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portree
    Somerled Square
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Broadford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Broadford Hospital, Broadford
    ID 670000079
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Armadale
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pier, Armadale
    ID 6700712373
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Armadale Ferry Terminal, Armadale
    ID 9300ARM
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Ferry - CM18CM18
    Wait for ferry
    CM18
    Mallaig
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Mallaig (Calmac) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
    ID 9300MLG
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mallaig
    Walk to
    Mallaig
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portree to Mallaig

The distance between Portree, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland is approximately 46.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portree to Mallaig 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 Portree

Portree is located at Somerled Square, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Somerled Square, Portree.

Bus stations close to Portree:

  • Somerled Square, Portree
  • Martin Crescent, Portree
  • Scorrybreck Road, Portree

Public transport stations close to Mallaig, Scotland

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 52, Bus line CM18.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portree and Mallaig?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portree to Mallaig?

    The 52 bus line goes from Broadford station near Portree in Portree to New Broadford Hospital, Broadford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till New Broadford Hospital, Broadford station near Mallaig in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portree to Mallaig by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Portree in Portree and Mallaig in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portree to get to Mallaig?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Broadford stop near Portree in Portree.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portree and Mallaig?

    Get off the bus at the New Broadford Hospital, Broadford station, which is closest to Mallaig in Scotland.

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