There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 38m£114–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
9h 54m£34–48Drive 266.3 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Cumbriacar 266.3 mi
5h 4m£65–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
10h 35m£93–174
Mallaig to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Cumbria is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Mallaig and Cumbria is 283 miles. The road distance is 267.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Mallaig to Cumbria, including transfers.
Mallaig to Cumbria bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Cumbria is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Mallaig to Longthwaite road end via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Mallaig to Cumbria bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Cumbria is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Mallaig to Cumbria.
There are 874+ hotels available in Cumbria.