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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Mallaig:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Mallaig costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
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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.
C148918:15 AM1h23Fort William station (FTW)9:38 AMMallaig station (MLG)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C148918:15 AM1h23Fort William station (FTW)9:38 AMMallaig station (MLG)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C14821_C1487412:18 PM1h22Fort William station (FTW)1:40 PMMallaig station (MLG)$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Mallaig:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Mallaig costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
- 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 Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Mallaig by train.
- Travel with Shiel Buses to go to Mallaig by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
- 4 direct buses per day with Shiel Buses.
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