Travel Information to Mallaig from Glenfinnan
| 17 miles (27 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $4 - $19 | |
| Bus • $4 (€4) • 40 min | |
| Bus • $4 (€4) • 40 min | |
| Shiel Buses or ScotRail |
Take a bus or train to travel 17 miles (27 km) from Glenfinnan to Mallaig. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Shiel Buses or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glenfinnan to Mallaig.
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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.

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You can get to Mallaig from Glenfinnan 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Mallaig from Glenfinnan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $4 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glenfinnan to Mallaig:
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Mallaig from Glenfinnan is by bus with an average travel time of 40 min.
Other travel options to Mallaig take longer:
Train takes on average 48 min.
The distance from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is approximately 17 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Glenfinnan to Mallaig is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Glenfinnan to Mallaig as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glenfinnan to Mallaig:
- Most travelers take a train from Glenfinnan to Mallaig.
The following travel companies offer services from Glenfinnan to Mallaig:
- Travel with Shiel Buses to go to Mallaig by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Shiel Buses Glenfinnan to Mallaig tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
- Travel with ScotRail for trains to Mallaig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ScotRail Glenfinnan to Mallaig tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
Yes, there are direct routes from Glenfinnan to Mallaig with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Mallaig with Shiel Buses.
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Mallaig with ScotRail.
Direct services to Mallaig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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