How to travel from Norwich to Tobermory, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Tobermory is around 884km (549 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 7h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Norwich 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 TobermoryNorwich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Tobermory

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 15h 50m. 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 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).

The distance between Norwich and Tobermory is around 884km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (403 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Norwich and Tobermory by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Norwich and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.

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 Norwich to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Norwich to Tobermory

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Tobermory

Transport options from Norwich to Tobermory
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar
9hrs
£165($195)
once a week943km (586 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry7h 25m
£145($175)
once daily884km (549 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane, bus and ferry7h 30m
£270($320)
once daily948km (589 miles)
Plane, Train, Bus and Ferry7h 35m
£295($350)
once a week958km (595 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane, bus and ferry8h 5m
£245($290)
once daily950km (590 miles)
Train and Ferry + 2 similar
10h 50m
£120($145)
once a week917km (570 miles)
Train to Sheffield, ferry12h 55m
£220($260)
once a week986km (613 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry13h 25m
£120($140)
4 times a week1,030km (640 miles)
Bus and Ferry
15h 50m
£74($87)
5 times a week983km (611 miles)

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Airports near Tobermory

The following major airports near Tobermory offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Tobermory
BRR
North Bay Airport (BRR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Tobermory
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Tobermory