The average train between Mallaig and London takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 11h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to London. 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 London. 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 London at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to London. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at London station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
Mallaig to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Mallaig to London train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Mallaig and London is 714.3 km. The road distance is 888 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to London Euston via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 48m.