How to travel from Cotswolds to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Cotswolds and Tobermory is around 733km (456 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 7h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cotswolds 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 → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 5m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 14h 40m. 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 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).
The distance between Cotswolds and Tobermory is around 733km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (302 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Cotswolds and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds 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 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds 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 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds 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 7h 30m.
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 Cotswolds to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 9h 5m | £155($185) | once a week | 890km (553 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 30m | £115($140) | 5 times a week | 804km (500 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 45m | £125($145) | 5 times a week | 733km (456 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 30m | £320($375) | 5 times a week | 995km (618 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 35m | £300($360) | 5 times a week | 978km (608 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 60m | £240($285) | 5 times a week | 974km (605 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 45m | £250($295) | once a week | 917km (570 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 12h 35m | £220($265) | once a week | 933km (580 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 40m | £63($74) | 5 times a week | 824km (512 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cotswolds and Tobermory
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
Bus companies
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