How to travel from Salisbury to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Salisbury and Tobermory is around 804km (500 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 6h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 → Salisbury if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£260($305)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salisbury 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 £82 ($95) and will take around 14h 5m. 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 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($310).
The distance between Salisbury and Tobermory is around 804km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Salisbury and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx £260 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Tobermory is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £82 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salisbury and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then 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 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salisbury and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then 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 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then 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 20m.
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 Salisbury to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around £260 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 8hrs | £265($315) | once a week | 902km (560 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and ferry | 8h 35m | £160($190) | once a week | 890km (553 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 20m | £260($310) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane, bus and ferry | 6h 55m | £120($140) | once daily | 804km (500 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 15m | £260($310) | once daily | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 35m | £160($190) | once daily | 957km (595 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 15m | £260($305) | once a week | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 5m | £82($95) | once a week | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salisbury and Tobermory
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
South Western Railway
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Scottish Citylink
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