How to travel from Leeds to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Leeds and Tobermory is around 609km (379 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 8h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Leeds 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 → Leeds if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£105($120)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leeds to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 10h 60m. 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 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).
The distance between Leeds and Tobermory is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Leeds and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Leeds and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leeds and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 20m.
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 Leeds 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 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 20m | £105($120) | twice daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 30m | £150($180) | once a week | 643km (400 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 45m | £53($63) | once daily | 634km (394 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow, ferry | 10h 60m | £41($48) | once daily | 609km (379 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leeds and Tobermory
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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