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

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Manchester is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Mallaig and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Mallaig and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Mallaig to Manchester?

The distance between Mallaig and Manchester is 376 miles. The road distance is 359.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mallaig to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Mallaig to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mallaig to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Mallaig to Manchester?

The best way to get from Mallaig to Manchester is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Mallaig to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mallaig to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mallaig to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Manchester is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Mallaig to Manchester.

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

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Mallaig to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mallaig to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
8h 56m
£118–261
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
10h 13m
£37–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
11h 23m
£107–219
Drive 357.6 mi
1. Drive from Mallaig to Manchestercar 357.6 mi
6h 36m
£89–129
Train via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 16m
£118–261
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
9h 31m
£115–257
Train, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 54m
£110–255
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 24m
£124–259
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
11h 8m
£135–272

Mallaig to Manchester by train and foot

6Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.1 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Mallaig to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 13m.

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