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There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Mallaig by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Wigan

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain train
    5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    13h 25m
    £111–302

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Lordswood Rdbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    15h 16m
    £56–94

  3. Drive 476.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Mallaigcar car 476.6 mi
    8h 25m
    £115–166

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    10h 8m
    £80–146

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    14h 27m
    £116–957

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    16h 52m
    £58–106

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    9h 48m
    £85–177

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    10h 51m
    £84–161

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    10h 31m
    £90–192

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    11h 53m
    £128–326

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    11h 43m
    £61–230

Cheltenham to Mallaig by train and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Mallaig via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Crianlarich in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Ferry Terminal via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 15h 16m.

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