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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m 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 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).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
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How to get from Glenfinnan to Mallaig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:46 AM0h52Glenfinnan12:38 PMMallaig$161One-way0 transfers
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11:46 AM0h52Glenfinnan12:38 PMMallaig$161One-way0 transfers
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11:46 AM0h52Glenfinnan12:38 PMMallaig$161One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Glenfinnan station (GLF) 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with Shiel Buses.
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