How to travel from Glenfinnan to Mallaig

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Compare train and bus for Glenfinnan to Mallaig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glenfinnan to Mallaig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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$16

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$10

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1h 19m

Average total duration

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49m

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35m

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The cheapest way to travel from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glenfinnan to Mallaig costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

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

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from Glenfinnan to Mallaig

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

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

  • Scotrail
    11:46 AM0h52
    Glenfinnan
    12:38 PMMallaig
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Scotrail
    11:46 AM0h52
    Glenfinnan
    12:38 PMMallaig
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Scotrail
    11:46 AM0h52
    Glenfinnan
    12:38 PMMallaig
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glenfinnan 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 Glenfinnan to Mallaig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glenfinnan and Mallaig including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glenfinnan to Mallaig costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

The distance from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is:
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glenfinnan 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 Glenfinnan to Mallaig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glenfinnan station (GLF) and arrive in Mallaig station (MLG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glenfinnan to Mallaig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Mallaig by train.
  • Travel with Shiel Buses to go to Mallaig by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glenfinnan to Mallaig with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Shiel Buses.
Omio customers who travel from Glenfinnan to Mallaig often also extend their vacation to go to Fort William, Glasgow, Edinburgh, 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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