The average train between Mallaig and Leicester takes 13h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Leicester station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
Mallaig to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Mallaig to Leicester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mallaig and Leicester is 571 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Leicester via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 12h 2m.