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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Cardiff station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
Mallaig to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Mallaig to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Mallaig and Cardiff is 638 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 13h 5m.