The average train between Mallaig and Holyhead takes 14h 12m and the fastest train takes 12h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Holyhead. 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 twice daily between Mallaig and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Holyhead station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
Mallaig to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Mallaig to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Mallaig and Holyhead is 417.9 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Holyhead via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 12h 13m.
