The average train between Penzance and Mallaig takes 28h 25m and the fastest train takes 26h 21m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Penzance to Mallaig. 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 a week between Penzance and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Mallaig at 5:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 28h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Mallaig station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
Penzance to Mallaig train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Mallaig train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Mallaig station.
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The distance between Penzance and Mallaig is 766.1 km. The road distance is 1,343 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Mallaig via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 18h 17m.