Bus from Mallaig to Arisaig
4 direct routes · 19–30 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 16:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Arisaig as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Mallaig, 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 | ~20 min | 3 | weekdays only | 08:55 | 15:50 | Boatyard (opp) | Road End (opp) | 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 | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:05 | 16:05 | Boatyard (opp) | Post Office (o/s) | Morar |
| 505 | Shiel Buses | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Boatyard (opp) | Road End (opp) | Morar |
| 534 | Shiel Buses | ~27 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 08:55 | 08:55 | Boatyard (opp) | Road End (opp) | Morar |
Times are for the first boarding point in Mallaig 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 Mallaig to Arisaig?
4 routes run directly from Mallaig to Arisaig: 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 Boatyard (opp) and get off at Road End (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mallaig to Arisaig?
Between 19 minutes on the 505 and 30 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 Mallaig to Arisaig?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 16:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mallaig to Arisaig?
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.