How to travel from Chichester to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Chichester and Tobermory is around 840km (522 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 Chichester 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 → Chichester if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Horsham, Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chichester to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 15h 45m. 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 £245 ($290).
The distance between Chichester and Tobermory is around 840km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 730km (454 miles)
It takes around 12h 40m to get from Chichester and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chichester 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 £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chichester and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central 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 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central 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 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central 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 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 Chichester to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham, Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 12h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 8h 15m | £265($315) | once a week | 916km (569 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | £245($290) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane, bus and ferry | 6h 50m | £140($165) | once daily | 860km (534 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 30m | £245($290) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 35m | £245($290) | once daily | 861km (535 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 20m | £190($220) | twice daily | 1,076km (668 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 40m | £155($185) | once a week | 1,021km (634 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 45m | £61($72) | twice daily | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chichester and Tobermory
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
Southern Service
Thameslink
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
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