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Cardiff to Mallaig trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Mallaig takes 15h 40m and the fastest train takes 12h 44m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

15h 40m
Duration
532 mi
Distance
£240
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Warrington

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain train
  4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
14h 8m
£199–360

Cardiff to Mallaig train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Mallaig at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 532.4 mi
  • Duration: 15h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mallaig via Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Crianlarich in around 14h 8m.

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