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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$108 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Mallaig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Mallaig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM6h28Edinburgh4:43 PMMallaig$1361One-way0 transfers
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10:15 AM6h28Edinburgh4:43 PMMallaig$1361One-way0 transfers
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10:15 AM6h28Edinburgh4:43 PMMallaig$1361One-way0 transfers
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11:15 AM6h28Edinburgh5:43 PMMallaig$1361One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Mallaig station (MLG).
- Travel with Ember to go to Mallaig by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Mallaig by train.
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