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How to get fromMallaig to Holyheadby train, bus, car, plane or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Mallaig to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 11m
    £74–227

  2. Bus, train via Preston

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    13h 57m
    £71–198

  3. Drive 457.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Holyheadcar car 457.2 mi
    8h 14m
    £112–161

  4. Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    4. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    13h 25m
    £122–281

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Manchester Airportbus bus
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    15h 36m
    £79–125

  6. Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 13m
    £113–316

  7. Train, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Filling Station to Drum Greenbus bus
    3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 38m
    £129–344

Mallaig to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Mallaig to Holyhead via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 12h 11m.

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