How to travel from Cardiff to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Cardiff and Tobermory is around 781km (485 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.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cardiff 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 → Cardiff if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£265($310)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Tobermory by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 10h 20m. 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 £110 ($135).
The distance between Cardiff and Tobermory is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Cardiff and Tobermory by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff 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 £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cardiff and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Cardiff and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Cardiff to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Cardiff to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 7h 45m | £265($310) | once a week | 812km (505 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 10m | £155($180) | once a week | 867km (539 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | £110($135) | once daily | 781km (485 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 35m | £335($400) | once daily | 965km (599 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 20m | £65($77) | once a week | 845km (525 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 5m | £225($265) | once a week | 883km (549 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cardiff and Tobermory
Train operators
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
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