The distance between Chester and Tobermory is around 651km (404 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 8h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Chester to Tobermory by train, ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Chester to Tobermory by train, ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 8h 20m.
The distance between Chester and Tobermory is around 651km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (269 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Chester and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Chester and 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 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chester and 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 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester 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 20m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chester to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 20m | £125($145) | twice daily | 812km (504 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 35m | £155($180) | once a week | 651km (404 miles) |
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Caledonian MacBrayne
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The following major airports near Tobermory offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.