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 - £70 and takes 14h 23m.

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 £120 - £300.

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 £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 23m.

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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Mallaig to Chester - 9 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 23m.

There are 9 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
£124–295
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 23m
£43–68
Drive 378.3 mi
1. Drive from Mallaig to Chestercar 378.3 mi
6h 57m
£94–135
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
£95–240
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
£124–295
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
£81–184
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 46m
£91–295
Train, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 39m
£118–692
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 32m
£101–313

Mallaig to Chester by train and foot

6Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest 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 23m.

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