How to travel from Fort William to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort William and Tobermory is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2hrs.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Fort William to Tobermory by bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Pier then take a ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal.
- Duration2hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Bus to Oban, Station Road, ferry
Take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Tobermory Ledaig car park.
- Duration3hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£15($18)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort William to Tobermory by bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Fort William and Tobermory is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Fort William and Tobermory by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort William and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Pier then take a ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort William and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Pier then take a ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Pier then take a ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Fort William to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Pier then take a ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 2hrs | £51($60) | twice a week | 103km (64 miles) |
Bus to Oban, Station Road, ferry | 3hrs | £15($18) | twice daily | 131km (82 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort William and Tobermory
Bus companies
Shiel Buses
West Coast Motors
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