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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Mallaig to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Mallaig to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mallaig and Carlisle is 295.8 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 7h 9m.