How to travel from Durham to Tobermory, United Kingdom

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.

2 routes found

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 TobermoryDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Tobermory

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Durham to Tobermory

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Tobermory

Transport options from Durham to Tobermory
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
7h 35m
£120($145)
once a week518km (322 miles)
Bus and Ferry
9h 50m
£49($58)
5 times a week529km (329 miles)

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Airports near Tobermory

The following major airports near Tobermory offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Tobermory
BRR
North Bay Airport (BRR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Tobermory
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Tobermory