I’ve read the reviews on this but can give you our experience. Firstly, book in advance . You are guaranteed your seat. The train is not 50 years old as one review states. There are plug sockets wher…Full review by mcscary1
Jan 3, 2025
On both journeys between Glasgow and Fort William the windows were very dirty and I couldn’t see the magnificent scenery, which is the whole point of taking this journey. On the journey north there …Full review by kayb573
Jul 27, 2024
We truly enjoyed the trip mainly through desolated, "untouched" glenns and along splendid lochs from Fort William to Mallaig. Both kids were raised with Harry Potter, so the trip was kind of mandator…Full review by Morten E
Hello! I'm planning 4 nights in Scotland April 14-18. Night 1: Glasgow Night 2: ? Night 3: ? Night 4: Edinburgh. We are considering options for where to spend nights 2 and 3. I'm thinking we should spend them in the same place. We'd like to include the scenic West Highland Line in our itinerary if possible. My first idea was on day 2, take the train all the way to Mallaig, and then the ferry, and then a bus (or car hire...), to Portree for 2 nights. It seems like it would be an ambitious day of travelling though, and getting all the way back to Edinburgh would be another really long day of train travel. Probably too much in too short amount of time. My next thought was to take the West Highland Line to Oban, stay there 2 nights and maybe day trip to an island or 2. With this option it seems we would miss what I hear is the most scenic portion of the West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig though. I am trying to strike that balance of not cramming too much in but also not missing the good stuff! Our main objectives are: Scenic train ride, boat or ferry to an island, and whisky. What would you do and where would you stay in this scenario?
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Hi Andy April's usually a good time to travel in Scotland. Weather is usually pretty dry and days are getting longer. There's a lot of travel in following, but you could try; Day …
Hi Andy April's usually a good time to travel in Scotland. Weather is usually pretty dry and days are getting longer. There's a lot of travel in following, but you could try; Day 1: Glasgow - Fort William on the West Highland Line. Stay overnight in Fort William and explore town/ local area (incl Ben Nevis, Caledonian Canal etc). Day 2: Up early and back on the West Highland Line to Mallaig. Stop off en route in Glenfinnan for the local museum, Monument or walk up hillside for view of the world-famous (Harry Potter) viaduct. Catch CalMac ferry from Mallaig to Armadale on Skye, and then Stagecoach bus through Skye to Kyle of Lochalsh (overnight) - check bus connection as there is a reduced service outwith the peak season. Day 3: Visit Eilean Donan Castle (c.8 miles away) before catching train again on the Kyle Line to Inverness. Overnight in Inverness - Highland Capitol and Loch Ness (Monster sighting not guaranteed). Day 4: Inverness to Edinburgh on the Highland Mainline. Overall you'd be travelling on 3 of the most scenic railway lines in the World, and getting a taste of the best of Scotland. You can buy a Scottish Grand Tour ticket (which includes the trains, ferry and bus connection) for 4 days travel - £89. You can get details at the ScotRail website.
How often and when do trains run from Glasgow to Mallaig in July?
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you should chek on the scotrail.website After May as the timtable changes then Note the train splits at Crianlarich so make sure you are on the correct half
I have a car and will be driving from Loch Lomond/Ballach to Portree. I had planned an overnight stop in Fort William, but would like to do this train (would need to be a one-day round trip due to having the car). Should I do Fort William to Mallaig or start at an earlier station (as long as there is lodging)?
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The most stunning scenery on the entire West Highland Railway is the section between Fort William to Mallaig, so take your day trip from there. You will love it.
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