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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Mallaig to Glenfinnan
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
53 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
53 m
Trains on 06 Sept
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mallaig to Glenfinnan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mallaig to Glenfinnan will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 1 trains from Mallaig to Glenfinnan, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C14881_C1483510:050h53Mallaig station (MLG)10:58Glenfinnan station (GLF)£121One-way0 changes
- C14881_C1483510:050h53Mallaig station (MLG)10:58Glenfinnan station (GLF)£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mallaig to Glenfinnan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mallaig to Glenfinnan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mallaig to Glenfinnan:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mallaig to Glenfinnan costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Glenfinnan take longer:
Coach takes on average 52m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.64. The journey takes 49m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Mallaig to Glenfinnan train times
The table below shows live departures for Mallaig to Glenfinnan trains for tomorrow, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14881_C14835 | 10:05 Mallaig station (MLG) | 0h53 | 10:58 Glenfinnan station (GLF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mallaig to Glenfinnan
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Mallaig to Glenfinnan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 50m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 22:47 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Mallaig to Glenfinnan trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Mallaig and Glenfinnan from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Mallaig to Glenfinnan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mallaig to Glenfinnan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glenfinnan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mallaig and Glenfinnan
Most Mallaig to Glenfinnan trains use the Mallaig to Glenfinnan station pair. Use this guide to compare Mallaig and Glenfinnan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Mallaig station do trains to Glenfinnan leave from?
Getting to Mallaig from Mallaig city centre
Mallaig train station facilities and services
Mallaig has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mallaig.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mallaig. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mallaig: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mallaig: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mallaig: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Glenfinnan station do trains from Mallaig arrive at?
Getting to Glenfinnan from Glenfinnan city centre
Glenfinnan train station facilities and services
Glenfinnan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glenfinnan.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glenfinnan: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Glenfinnan: Bike Parking.
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