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Trip Overview

The average train between Mallaig and Cardiff takes 14h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 31m
Duration
532 mi
Distance
£220
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Mallaig to Cardiff train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Mallaig and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 14h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales23h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mallaig to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Mallaig to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 532.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 31m

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

You can take a train from Mallaig to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 13h 2m.

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