How to travel from Bournemouth to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Bournemouth and Tobermory is around 833km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Tobermory by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Tobermory by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £81 ($95) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($310).
The distance between Bournemouth and Tobermory is around 833km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Bournemouth and Tobermory by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £265 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £81 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 10m.
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 Bournemouth to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 7h 55m | £265($315) | once a week | 909km (565 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 10m | £265($310) | once daily | 833km (517 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 40m | £275($325) | once daily | 913km (567 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 55m | £145($170) | once daily | 889km (553 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 10m | £175($205) | once daily | 996km (619 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 50m | £81($95) | once a week | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Tobermory
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
South Western Railway
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Scottish Citylink
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