The average train between Mallaig and Manchester takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. 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 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 3m. 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 Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Mallaig to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Mallaig to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mallaig and Manchester is 453.2 km. The road distance is 602 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Manchester Oxford Road via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 9h 23m.