The cheapest and fastest trains from Mallaig to Fort William
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mallaig to Fort William is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mallaig to Fort William will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Mallaig for Fort William on Fri, Jan 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 30 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Fri, Jan 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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 train and bus for Mallaig to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mallaig to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Mallaig to Fort William train times
The table below shows live departures for Mallaig to Fort William trains for today, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:15 PM Mallaig | 1h23 | 6:38 PM Fort William | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 30 | |||||
![]() | 9:10 AM Mallaig | 1h25 | 10:35 AM Fort William | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mallaig to Fort William
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Mallaig to Fort William start from as low as $14 (€11) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $25 (€20) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 2 daily trains from Mallaig to Fort William with 2 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 23m but the average duration is 1h 23m
Train Operators
- Travel from Mallaig to Fort William with ScotRail and ScotRail
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is ScotRail.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Mallaig station (MLG) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW)
- First train typically departs at 06:03 AM and the last at 10:14 PM
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 22:14 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Mallaig to Fort William trainsScotRail trains will get you between Mallaig and Fort William from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Mallaig to Fort William
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mallaig to Fort William 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 Fort William, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mallaig to Fort William
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:45 Sunday 16:30 - 20:00 Summer opening hours Sundays 09:30 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- 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 station car park
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main road, A830
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