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How to get fromMallaig to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 14m
    £100–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    8h 5m
    £28–43

  3. Drive 239.7 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Carlislecar car 239.7 mi
    4h 39m
    £59–85

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    8h 24m
    £86–168

Mallaig to Carlisle by train and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Mallaig to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Halston Hotel via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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