The average train between Edinburgh and Mallaig takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh 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 6 times a week between Edinburgh and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:50 AM which arrives into Mallaig at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Mallaig station via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Edinburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Mallaig train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Mallaig station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Mallaig is 199.7 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Mallaig via Crianlarich in around 7h 14m.