The average train between Mallaig and Penrith takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Penrith. 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Mallaig to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Mallaig to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Mallaig and Penrith is 323.2 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 7h 33m.