The average train between Penzance and Mallaig takes 24h and the fastest train takes 16h 29m. The train runs, on average, 5 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 5 times a week between Penzance and Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Mallaig at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 24h. 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 Plymouth station, Birmingham New Street station, Warrington Bank Quay station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.
Penzance to Mallaig train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
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The distance between Penzance and Mallaig is 766.1 km. The road distance is 1111 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Mallaig via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 18h 5m.