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Location notes
The one of the most westerly stations on the Scottish mainland (Arisaig being the most westerly) this station is located at the far northern end of the West Highland Line, and serves the small West Coast fishing port. The nearest town is Fort William, the nearest city is Inverness, although to reach it requires traveling in a car or bus via Fort William!
Railway type and traffic
At the moment, there are only passenger trains, and the regular ones are operated by class 156 units of First Scotrail.
The West Highland Line is popular with Railtours, and these can bring all sorts of locomotives, eg 37, 47, 50. The Royal Scotsman also frequents the station which may produce a 33 soon. The Jacobite steam train provides some variety during the summer.
The West Highland Line is popular with Railtours, and these can bring all sorts of locomotives, eg 37, 47, 50. The Royal Scotsman also frequents the station which may produce a 33 soon. The Jacobite steam train provides some variety during the summer.
Environment
Situated on both the coast, and in the west highlands, Mallaig suffers all weathers. The best advice is to be prepared for anything that the weather can throw at you.
Road directions
From Fort William, follow the road signs for Mallaig (A830). There is only one road to Mallaig. About 6 miles of this road is single track with passing places, so do take care.
Due to the nature of the road it is not advisable to drive if snow is forecast or if it is snowing.
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Mallaig map co-ordinates
Due to the nature of the road it is not advisable to drive if snow is forecast or if it is snowing.
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Mallaig map co-ordinates
Parking
There is no parking at the station. However, there are car parks nearby. Do watch however, as some spaces are time restricted, e.g. 30 mins only.
Public transport
Best to take the train. First Scotrail has train times. If you decide to take the bus, best contact traveline on 0870 608 2 608.
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Amenities
As Mallaig is a fishing port, there are plenty of restaurants, and some offer the latest catch as well! All restaurants have toilets. There are also toilets at Mallaig station.
There is a co-op supermarket opposite the station, and up a side street is a Spar supermarket, and a chemist.
Tourist Information is a short walk away from the station.
There is a co-op supermarket opposite the station, and up a side street is a Spar supermarket, and a chemist.
Tourist Information is a short walk away from the station.
Accommodation
Accommodation is limited in Mallaig. Best to actually make a day trip to Mallaig, and to stay elsewhere, eg Fort William.
Sun Compass
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Mallaig
Streetmap links
Mallaig general view map
Mallaig close up map
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Mallaig
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Mallaig
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Mallaig general view map
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Photographic notes
As well as the station platform, the road coming into Mallaig passes the station. So, by walking back along this road, you can get alternative shots to the ones shown here. This is useful for locomotive hauled trains. There is also a gate located left of the station. You will not be able to open the gate, but stand at the gate, and another view is available.
General views - All photographs © Robert Clarke unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south west
Fig 2 - Looking south west
Fig 3 - Looking north east
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
