How to travel from Gloucester to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Gloucester and Tobermory is around 712km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gloucester 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 → Gloucester if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gloucester 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 £90 ($105) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Gloucester and Tobermory is around 712km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Gloucester and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Tobermory is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gloucester and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gloucester and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 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 Gloucester to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 8h 10m | £155($180) | once a week | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and ferry | 8h 20m | £155($180) | once a week | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | £115($135) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane, bus and ferry | 6h 45m | £120($145) | once daily | 712km (442 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 30m | £315($375) | once daily | 973km (605 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 10h 20m | £205($245) | once a week | 828km (514 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 11h 35m | £225($265) | once a week | 911km (566 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 11h 40m | £220($260) | once a week | 911km (566 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 12h 15m | £90($105) | once a week | 849km (527 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gloucester and Tobermory
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
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