There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Windermere 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 54m£103–183Bus
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 Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 46m£45–71Drive 284.2 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Windermerecar 284.2 mi
5h 28m£70–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Beech Streetbus 508
10h 35m£98–164
Mallaig to Windermere by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Windermere is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Mallaig and Windermere is 316 miles. The road distance is 285.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Mallaig to Windermere, including transfers.
Mallaig to Windermere bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Windermere is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Mallaig to Windermere via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Bus Rail Interchange via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Beech Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Mallaig to Windermere bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Windermere is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Mallaig to Windermere.
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