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Compare train and bus for Mallaig to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mallaig to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m 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 Mallaig to Glasgow:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mallaig to Glasgow costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
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How to get from Mallaig to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mallaig to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:09 AM5h25Mallaig3:34 PMGlasgow$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:09 AM5h25Mallaig3:34 PMGlasgow$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:09 AM5h25Mallaig3:34 PMGlasgow$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:09 AM5h25Mallaig2:34 PMGlasgow$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mallaig to Glasgow:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mallaig to Glasgow costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mallaig and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mallaig station (MLG) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with Shiel Buses to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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