The average train between Derby and Mallaig takes 15h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 3 times a day between Derby and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Mallaig at 5:44 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 15h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Mallaig station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
Derby to Mallaig train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Mallaig train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Mallaig station.
Book your Derby to Mallaig train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Derby and Mallaig is 532.1 km. The road distance is 787 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Mallaig via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Crianlarich in around 11h 56m.