The distance between Durham and Tobermory is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Tobermory by train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Tobermory by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).
The distance between Durham and Tobermory is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Durham and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and 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 7h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and 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 7h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham 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 7h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Durham 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 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry | 7h 35m | £120($145) | once a week | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 50m | £49($58) | 5 times a week | 529km (329 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
Scottish Citylink
Caledonian MacBrayne
The following major airports near Tobermory offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.