The train between Cardiff and Mallaig takes 26h 40m. The train runs, on average, 4 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 4 times a week between Cardiff and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Mallaig at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 26h 40m. 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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
Cardiff to Mallaig train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Mallaig train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Mallaig station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Mallaig is 638 km. The road distance is 1,039 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mallaig via Edinburgh Waverley and Fort William in around 15h 51m.