How to travel from Cambridge to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Cambridge and Tobermory is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cambridge 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 → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £86 ($100) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Cambridge and Tobermory is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Cambridge and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Tobermory is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Tobermory is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £86 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Cambridge to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 5 similar | 6hrs | £125($150) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 35m | £145($170) | once a week | 833km (518 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 20m | £160($190) | once a week | 836km (519 miles) |
| Train to Hitchin, plane, bus and ferry | 6h 40m | £195($230) | once daily | 772km (480 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 50m | £240($285) | once daily | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 10m | £285($335) | once daily | 874km (543 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 10m | £125($150) | once a week | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 45m | £125($145) | 4 times a week | 968km (601 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 12h 50m | £86($100) | once a week | 930km (578 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cambridge and Tobermory
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Great Northern
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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