Rum by Train

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Rum is a Hebridean island of volcanic mountains, jagged ridges, sandy bays and sea cliffs, with Askival, Ainshval and Sgurr nan Gillean rising above Kinloch Glen and Loch Scresort. Mallaig station is the mainland gateway, with the ferry onward.

There are 0 stations within 3 miles of the Rum Wild Land Area.

The area is home to 28 DoBIH-listed peaks, the highest being Askival at 812m.

Rum train stations

No stations found within 3 miles of the Rum Wild Land Area.

By train and ferry

Rum is on the Small Isles. Take the train to the port and walk on: every crossing below carries foot passengers. More on the Small Isles by train and ferry.

Train to Mallaig
CalMac: a crossing of 1hr 20min to Eigg, 1hr 25min to Rùm, 2hr 20min to Muck and 2hr 50min to Canna
Train to Arisaig
Arisaig Marine: a crossing of 1hr to Eigg and 2hr to Muck
Sails mid April to the end of September

Getting there without a car

No railway station lies within 3 miles of the Rum Wild Land Area, so the train only gets you part of the way. There is no station within 10 miles either.

Good to know

Can you get to the Rum Wild Land Area by train?

Not directly. No station lies within 3 miles of the Rum Wild Land Area. It's on the Small Isles: take the train to Mallaig, then the CalMac ferry, a crossing of 1hr 20min to Eigg, 1hr 25min to Rùm, 2hr 20min to Muck and 2hr 50min to Canna.