Bus from Fort William to Mallaig
3 direct routes · about 87 min · first bus 10:03, last bus 17:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mallaig as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fort William, 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 | ~87 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:03 | 13:28 | North Road Retail Park (opp) | Boatyard | Loch Eil Outward Bound, Fassfern, Kinlocheil, Glenfinnan, Lochailort, Beasdale & 2 more |
| 505 | Shiel Buses | ~74 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:43 | 17:43 | North Road Retail Park (opp) | Boatyard | Loch Eil Outward Bound, Fassfern, Kinlocheil, Glenfinnan, Lochailort, Beasdale & 2 more |
| 534 | Shiel Buses | ~87 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 13:28 | 13:28 | North Road Retail Park (opp) | Boatyard | Loch Eil Outward Bound, Fassfern, Kinlocheil, Glenfinnan, Lochailort, Beasdale & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fort William 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, 505 bus or 534 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fort William to Mallaig?
3 routes run directly from Fort William to Mallaig: the 500 (Shiel Buses), the 505 (Shiel Buses), the 534 (Shiel Buses). The most frequent is the 500, twice each weekday — board at North Road Retail Park (opp) and get off at Boatyard, about 87 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fort William to Mallaig?
Around 87 minutes on the 500, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Loch Eil Outward Bound, Fassfern, Kinlocheil, Glenfinnan and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Fort William to Mallaig?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:03 and the last around 17:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fort William 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.