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Trip Overview

The average train between Mallaig and Carlisle takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 18m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Mallaig to Carlisle train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Mallaig and Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine Express18h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail8h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper9h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mallaig to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Mallaig to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Mallaig to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 7h 8m.

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