How to travel from Northampton to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Northampton and Tobermory is around 682km (423 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 Northampton 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 → Northampton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Northampton to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 11h 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 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £88 ($105).
The distance between Northampton and Tobermory is around 682km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Northampton and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Northampton 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 £88 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Northampton and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Northampton and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Northampton to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Northampton to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 5 similar | 6h 50m | £175($205) | once daily | 781km (486 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 8h 35m | £155($180) | once a week | 846km (525 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | £88($105) | once daily | 682km (423 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, plane, bus and ferry | 7hrs | £225($265) | once daily | 885km (550 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, plane, bus and ferry | 7hrs | £260($310) | once daily | 883km (549 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 20m | £135($160) | once daily | 900km (559 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 45m | £175($205) | once a week | 824km (512 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 15m | £150($175) | twice a week | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 60m | £47($56) | twice daily | 810km (503 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Northampton and Tobermory
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Shiel Buses
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