The average train between Mallaig and Dumfries takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Dumfries. 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 Dumfries. 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 Dumfries at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Dumfries station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Mallaig to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
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The distance between Mallaig and Dumfries is 255.6 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Dumfries via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 24m.