How to travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Mallaig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Mallaig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 123 miles (199 km)

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$108

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6h 40m

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3h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig is a bus with an average price of $93 (€75).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Mallaig:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Mallaig costing on average $108 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig is by train with an average journey time of 6h 10m.

Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Mallaig including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Mallaig

How to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Scotrail
    10:15 AM6h28
    Edinburgh
    4:43 PMMallaig
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Scotrail
    10:15 AM6h28
    Edinburgh
    4:43 PMMallaig
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Scotrail
    10:15 AM6h28
    Edinburgh
    4:43 PMMallaig
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Scotrail
    11:15 AM6h28
    Edinburgh
    5:43 PMMallaig
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig

Travel to Mallaig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Mallaig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Mallaig including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig is a bus with an average price of $93 (€75).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Mallaig:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Mallaig costing on average $108 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig is by train with an average journey time of 6h 10m.

Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 49m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Mallaig is approximately 123 miles (199 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Mallaig is:
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Mallaig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Mallaig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Mallaig station (MLG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Mallaig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ember to go to Mallaig by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Mallaig by train.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig often also extend their vacation to go to Fort William, Glasgow, Glenfinnan, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mallaig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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