The average train between Mallaig and Bristol takes 14h 48m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Bristol. 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 3 times a day between Mallaig and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 14h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Bristol station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
Mallaig to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Mallaig to Bristol train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Mallaig and Bristol is 651.8 km. The road distance is 862 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Bristol Temple Meads via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 5m.