How to travel from London to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between London and Tobermory is around 762km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from London 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 → London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), bus and ferry
Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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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.
- Duration18h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 18h 10m. 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between London and Tobermory is around 762km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (427 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from London and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from London to Tobermory is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between London and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) 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 55m.
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 London to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £200 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), bus and ferry + 5 similar | 5h 50m | £255($300) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 55m | £215($255) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), bus and ferry | 6h 20m | £120($140) | once daily | 794km (493 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 25m | £225($270) | once a week | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane, bus and ferry | 6hrs | £185($220) | once daily | 762km (474 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 25m | £125($145) | once daily | 834km (518 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 15m | £200($240) | 4 times a day | 847km (526 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 9h 50m | £105($125) | once a week | 905km (562 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 12hrs | £88($105) | once a week | 918km (570 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 10m | £59($70) | once daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Tobermory
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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