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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Mallaig by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    9h 41m
    £60–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    10h
    £30–53

  3. Drive 326.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Mallaigcar car 326.4 mi
    6h 2m
    £78–112

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    11h 19m
    £91–228

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    11h 44m
    £61–121

Preston to Mallaig by train and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Mallaig via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Crianlarich in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h.

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