The average train between Dumfries and Mallaig takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Dumfries to Mallaig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Dumfries and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Mallaig at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Mallaig station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Dumfries to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Mallaig is 255.6 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Mallaig via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 17m.
