The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Mallaig
Cheapest price
$217
Average price
$217
Fastest journey
10 h 51 m
Average duration
10 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Mallaig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Mallaig will cost around $217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $217.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Mallaig on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 10 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 51 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 10 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Inverness to Mallaig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Mallaig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€161 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
11h 13m Average total duration Fastest 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 25m Average total duration 17h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Mallaig train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Mallaig trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:48 AM Inverness | 10h51 | 10:39 PM Mallaig | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Mallaig
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average train duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 13m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 12:48 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Inverness to Mallaig start from as low as $98 (€80) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $197 (€161) depending on the train type and class.
FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Mallaig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Mallaig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mallaig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Mallaig
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 10:10 - 13:50 Sunday Closed Winter opening hours Monday to Friday 10:00 - 1800
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Main Road after the station entrance
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