How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Tobermory is around 453km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Tobermory by train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Tobermory by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Tobermory is around 453km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and 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 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and 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 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 6h 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 6h 55m | £61($72) | once a week | 475km (295 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 25m | £38($45) | once daily | 453km (282 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 8h 25m | £48($57) | once daily | 477km (297 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Tobermory
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
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