There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Mallaig by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crianlarich
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig
6h 11m£46–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
6h 23m£26–34Drive 143.6 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Mallaigcar 143.6 mi
3h 3m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
6h 31m£50–441
Scotland to Mallaig by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to bus which costs £26 - £35 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Theatre Royal and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Anniesland Cross and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Mallaig via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Scotland and Mallaig is 153 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Mallaig without a car is to train via Crianlarich which takes 6h 11m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Scotland to Mallaig, including transfers.
Scotland to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Anniesland Cross station.
Scotland to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Mallaig is to train via Crianlarich which takes 6h 11m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig via Crianlarich in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Theatre Royal to Ferry Terminal via Anniesland Cross, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £41–42
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £36–398
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Adult Return Standard
- £65
- Child Return Standard
- £36
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £210
- Compartments
- £398
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Scotland to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Mallaig is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Scotland to Mallaig.
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