How to travel from Perth to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Perth and Tobermory is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Perth to Tobermory by bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£23($27)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Tobermory by bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Perth and Tobermory is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Perth and Tobermory by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Perth to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 4hrs | £23($27) | twice daily | 204km (127 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 50m | £46($55) | 4 times a day | 305km (189 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Tobermory
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
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