The average train between Mallaig and Plymouth takes 20h 10m and the fastest train takes 14h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig to Plymouth. 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 twice daily between Mallaig and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 20h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Plymouth station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
Mallaig to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Mallaig to Plymouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Mallaig and Plymouth is 746 km. The road distance is 1,066 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Plymouth via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 15h 46m.