How to travel from Edinburgh to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Tobermory is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£41($49)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Tobermory by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Edinburgh and Tobermory is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Edinburgh and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 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 Edinburgh to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 5h 30m | £41($49) | once a week | 277km (172 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £39($46) | 5 times a day | 283km (176 miles) |
| Bus to Glenrothes, Bus Station, ferry | 6h 40m | £35($41) | once a week | 315km (196 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Tobermory
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
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