How to travel from Preston to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Preston and Tobermory is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Preston 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 → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£49($58)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Preston to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Preston and Tobermory is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Preston and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Preston and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 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 Preston to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7hrs | £110($130) | 4 times a day | 511km (317 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 7h 45m | £120($145) | once a week | 579km (360 miles) |
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 15m | £110($130) | twice daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 30m | £49($58) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow, ferry | 8h 55m | £39($46) | once daily | 513km (319 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Preston and Tobermory
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
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