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How to get fromSkipton to Mallaigby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Skipton to Mallaig by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    10h 5m
    £112–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    13h 40m
    £43–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    11h 46m
    £103–193

  4. Drive  324.7 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Mallaigcar car 324.7 mi
    6h 12m
    £81–117

  5. Fly, bus, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    12h 7m
    £107–239

Skipton to Mallaig by train and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Mallaig, Scotland?

You can take a train from Skipton to Mallaig via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Ferry Terminal via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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