The average train between Manchester and Mallaig takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Mallaig. 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 Manchester and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Mallaig at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Mallaig station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Manchester to Mallaig train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Mallaig train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Mallaig station.
Book your Manchester to Mallaig train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Mallaig is 453.2 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Mallaig via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Dalmuir, and Crianlarich in around 10h 51m.