There are 3 ways to get from East Kilbride to Mallaig by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 21m£64–105Line 6 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 6
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
7h 34m£28–49Drive 153.9 mi
- Drive from East Kilbride to Mallaigcar 153.9 mi
3h 17m£39–56
East Kilbride to Mallaig by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Mallaig is to line 6 bus and bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Mallaig is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Anniesland Cross and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Mallaig via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between East Kilbride and Mallaig is 166 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Mallaig without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from East Kilbride to Mallaig, including transfers.
East Kilbride to Mallaig bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bus Station.
East Kilbride to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Mallaig is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig 5 times a week. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Anniesland Cross, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
East Kilbride to Mallaig bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Anniesland Cross station.
East Kilbride to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Mallaig is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from East Kilbride to Mallaig.
There are 126+ hotels available in Mallaig.




