Where does the West Highland Line start?
Glasgow Queen Street
The West Highland Line starts at Glasgow Queen Street, passing through the Glaswegian suburbs towards Helensburgh. You run along the shores of Loch Lomond (on the right-hand side of the train) towards Ardlui station.
How long is the West Highland Line?
180* miles
The 180* miles of the West Highland Lines pass through the most challenging and varied geography in Britain. For details of the Line Gradients click Glasgow Queen Street – Bridge of Orchy, Bridge of Orchy – Mallaig and Oban.
Is Mallaig an island?
Due to its strategic location, Mallaig is a great base to explore the surrounding area and is a great gateway to the Isle of Skye. Scheduled services connecting Mallaig with the island are operated by the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry and operated throughout the year.
What islands can you see from Mallaig?
West of Mallaig, south of Skye, and north of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula lies a group of four islands collectively known as The Small Isles. The islands of Canna, Rum, Eigg and Muck are usually reached by the ferry the MV Lochnevis which operates a pattern of services from Mallaig.
Where does the West Highland Line go in Scotland?
The West Highland Line The West Highland Line features journeys from Glasgow to Fort William, known as the outdoor capital of the UK, and Glasgow to Mallaig where the train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for being featured in the Harry Potter movies. In addition you can travel to Oban, via Crianlarich.
Which is the most scenic railway line in Scotland?
West Highland Line: Glasgow to Oban or Fort William and Mallaig. Considered by many to be the most scenic rail journey in the world, the West Highland Line leaves Glasgow behind and delves deep into the wild west coast. Take the West Highland Line to Mallaig to travel the Glenfinnan Viaduct – used in…
Where can I travel by train in Scotland?
Home Scenic Rail The West Highland Line. The West Highland Line features journeys from Glasgow to Fort William, known as the outdoor capital of the UK, and Glasgow to Mallaig where the train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for being featured in the Harry Potter movies. In addition you can travel to Oban, via Crianlarich.
What’s the difference between the Central and Central ScotRail maps?
The maps do not share the same line angles or colour-coding – the Scotrail map suggest it runs trains to Strathclyde whereas the central map sugests not.