How to travel from Exeter to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Exeter and Tobermory is around 780km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Exeter 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 → Exeter if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£270($315)
Multiple operators
3 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.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Exeter to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($315).
The distance between Exeter and Tobermory is around 780km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 677km (420 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Exeter and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Exeter to Tobermory is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £270 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Tobermory is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Exeter and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Exeter and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Exeter 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 13h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around £270 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 45m | £270($315) | once daily | 780km (485 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 20m | £320($380) | once a week | 873km (543 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 25m | £185($215) | once a week | 927km (576 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 45m | £140($170) | once daily | 841km (523 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 10m | £270($320) | once a week | 1,093km (679 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 13h 45m | £84($100) | once a week | 1,073km (666 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Exeter and Tobermory
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
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