The average train between Mallaig and Manchester takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Manchester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Mallaig to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Mallaig to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mallaig and Manchester is 453.2 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 9h 27m.