The average train between Mallaig and Durham takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Durham. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Durham station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Mallaig to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Mallaig to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Mallaig and Durham is 362.9 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Durham via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 52m.