What is the cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 14h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mallaig to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Chester is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Mallaig and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Chester. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Mallaig to Chester?

The distance between Mallaig and Chester is 390 miles. The road distance is 380.5 miles.

How do I travel from Mallaig to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Mallaig to Chester without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs £50 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Mallaig to Chester?

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Mallaig to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Chester bus from?

Mallaig to Chester bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Chester train from?

Mallaig to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.

Train or bus from Mallaig to Chester?

The best way to get from Mallaig to Chester is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 14h 8m.

Where does the Mallaig to Chester bus arrive?

Mallaig to Chester bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.

Where does the Mallaig to Chester train arrive?

Mallaig to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Mallaig to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Chester is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Mallaig to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Mallaig to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Mallaig to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mallaig and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Chester. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

There are 10 ways to get from Mallaig to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
9h 29m
£54–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
14h 8m
£42–73
Drive 378.3 mi
1. Drive from Mallaig to Chestercar 378.3 mi
6h 57m
£92–132
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
10h 57m
£86–185
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
9h 44m
£54–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
12h 12m
£64–175
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
10h 47m
£84–181
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
5. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
11h 33m
£95–204
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
11h 54m
£85–274
Train, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Filling Station to Drum Greenbus
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
11h 19m
£114–249

Mallaig to Chester by train and foot

5Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.1 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Mallaig to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 14h 8m.

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