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How to get fromCarlisle to Mallaigby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Mallaig by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 38m
    £96–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    8h 4m
    £27–42

  3. Drive 239.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Mallaigcar car 239.1 mi
    4h 38m
    £59–85

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    8h 21m
    £83–173

Carlisle to Mallaig by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Mallaig via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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