How to travel from Portsmouth to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Tobermory is around 816km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Tobermory by bus, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£260($305)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Tobermory by bus, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).
The distance between Portsmouth and Tobermory is around 816km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (451 miles)
It takes around 16h 40m to get from Portsmouth and Tobermory by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Tobermory is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx £260 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 15m.
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 Portsmouth to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 16h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 16h 40m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 5 similar | 6h 15m | £260($305) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 8hrs | £260($310) | once a week | 892km (554 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 10m | £135($160) | once daily | 886km (550 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 25m | £255($300) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 25m | £255($305) | once daily | 896km (557 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 10m | £140($165) | once daily | 883km (549 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 40m | £59($70) | twice daily | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Tobermory
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Southern Service
First ScotRail Service
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