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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Mallaig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Mallaig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Mallaig:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Mallaig costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Mallaig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Mallaig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C14821_C148748:22 AM5h18Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:40 PMMallaig station (MLG)$721One-way0 transfers
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C14821_C148748:22 AM5h18Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:40 PMMallaig station (MLG)$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C14821_C148748:22 AM5h18Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:40 PMMallaig station (MLG)$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
C14830_C1487712:22 PM5h22Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)5:44 PMMallaig station (MLG)$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Mallaig:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Mallaig costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Mallaig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Mallaig station (MLG).
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Mallaig by train.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Mallaig by bus.
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