The average train between Cardiff and Mallaig takes 17h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 46m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cardiff to Mallaig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Cardiff and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Mallaig at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 17h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Mallaig station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
Cardiff to Mallaig train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Mallaig train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Mallaig station.
Book your Cardiff to Mallaig train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Cardiff and Mallaig is 638 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mallaig via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Bath Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 9m.
