There are 3 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 42m£98–165Bus
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
10h 23m£45–61Drive 266.3 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Cumbriacar 266.3 mi
5h 4m£67–96
Mallaig to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £100.
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 10h 23m.
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 42m.
The distance between Mallaig and Cumbria is 280 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 42m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 8h 42m 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 42m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Mallaig to Pooley Bridge Inn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Cumbria via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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Booking & Getting There
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 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.