Bus from Arisaig to Mallaig
4 direct routes · 16–28 min · first bus 08:02, last bus 18:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mallaig as of 06:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Arisaig, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Shiel Buses | ~26 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:56 | 16:44 | Road End (at) | Boatyard | Morar |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 501, 505, 534
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | Shiel Buses | ~28 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:15 | Post Office (opp) | Boatyard | — |
| 505 | Shiel Buses | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:41 | 18:41 | Cnoc na Faire Hotel (at) | Boatyard | Morar |
| 534 | Shiel Buses | ~20 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 14:35 | 14:35 | Cnoc na Faire Hotel (at) | Boatyard | Morar |
Times are for the first boarding point in Arisaig on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 500 bus, 501 bus, 505 bus or 534 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Arisaig to Mallaig?
4 routes run directly from Arisaig to Mallaig: the 500 (Shiel Buses), the 501 (Shiel Buses), the 505 (Shiel Buses), the 534 (Shiel Buses). The most frequent is the 500, 3 times each weekday — board at Road End (at) and get off at Boatyard, about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Arisaig to Mallaig?
Between 16 minutes on the 505 and 28 on the 501, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Morar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Arisaig to Mallaig?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:02 and the last around 18:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Arisaig to Mallaig?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.