How to travel from Plymouth to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Plymouth and Tobermory is around 850km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 → Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£285($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Plymouth and Tobermory is around 850km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 707km (439 miles)
It takes around 14h 10m to get from Plymouth and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Tobermory is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Tobermory is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) 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 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) 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 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) 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 50m.
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 Plymouth 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 14h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around £285 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 6h 50m | £275($325) | once daily | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 9h 25m | £205($240) | once a week | 1,010km (628 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 45m | £165($195) | once daily | 924km (574 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 8h 25m | £330($390) | once a week | 943km (586 miles) |
| Bus to Newquay, plane, train and ferry | 9h 5m | £305($365) | once a week | 1,000km (621 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 10m | £285($340) | once a week | 1,176km (731 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 15h 30m | £90($110) | once a week | 1,145km (712 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Plymouth and Tobermory
Bus companies
Stagecoach South West
East Coast Buses
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
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