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Compare train and bus for Fort William to Mallaig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Mallaig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF20, while a train costs an average of CHF20.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF20 Average price Cheapest | CHF14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Mallaig:
A bus is CHF12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Mallaig costing on average CHF20.
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around CHF20 compared to roughly CHF14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-6.05. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Fort William to Mallaig
How to get from Fort William to Mallaig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fort William to Mallaig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C14821_C1487412:18 PM1h22Fort William station (FTW)1:40 PMMallaig station (MLG)CHF211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C14821_C1487412:18 PM1h22Fort William station (FTW)1:40 PMMallaig station (MLG)CHF211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C14821_C1487412:18 PM1h22Fort William station (FTW)1:40 PMMallaig station (MLG)CHF211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C148918:15 AM1h23Fort William station (FTW)9:38 AMMallaig station (MLG)CHF211One-way0 transfers
- C14830_C148774:19 PM1h25Fort William station (FTW)5:44 PMMallaig station (MLG)CHF211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Mallaig:
A bus is CHF12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Mallaig costing on average CHF20.
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort William and Mallaig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fort William station (FTW) and arrive in Mallaig station (MLG).
- Travel with Shiel Buses to go to Mallaig by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Mallaig by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Shiel Buses.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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