How to travel from Blackpool to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Blackpool and Tobermory is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).
The distance between Blackpool and Tobermory is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 366km (227 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Blackpool and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blackpool and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 40m.
The closest major airport to Tobermory is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Tobermory. North Bay Airport (BRR) (BRR) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Blackpool to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 25m | £120($145) | 4 times a day | 540km (336 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 8hrs | £130($155) | once a week | 607km (377 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 8h 45m | £90($110) | once a week | 611km (380 miles) |
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 40m | £115($135) | twice daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 55m | £53($63) | once daily | 550km (342 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Tobermory
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Tobermory
The following major airports near Tobermory offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Tiree Airport (TRE)
- Distance
- 51km (32 miles) from Tobermory
North Bay Airport (BRR)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Tobermory
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Tobermory