How to travel from Canterbury to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Canterbury and Tobermory is around 875km (544 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 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 → Canterbury if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£260($310)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 16h 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Canterbury and Tobermory is around 875km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Canterbury and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Canterbury and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) 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 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canterbury and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) 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 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) 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 35m.
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 Canterbury to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 8h 10m | £260($310) | once a week | 938km (583 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | £250($295) | once daily | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane, bus and ferry | 7hrs | £225($265) | once daily | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane, bus and ferry | 7hrs | £295($345) | once daily | 891km (554 miles) |
| Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 15m | £140($165) | once daily | 888km (552 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 35m | £165($195) | once daily | 951km (591 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 50m | £145($170) | once a week | 1,018km (632 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 50m | £59($70) | twice daily | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Canterbury and Tobermory
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airport Bus Express
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