How to travel from Skegness to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Skegness and Tobermory is around 826km (513 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 8h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Skegness to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Skegness if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Grantham then Peterborough and then to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Grantham, Doncaster then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 13h 55m. 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 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).
The distance between Skegness and Tobermory is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Skegness and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Skegness and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skegness and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 9h 10m.
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 Skegness to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham, Doncaster then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 10h 15m | £195($230) | once a week | 1,045km (650 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 30m | £200($240) | once daily | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 40m | £250($295) | once daily | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 40m | £180($215) | once daily | 986km (613 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 9h 10m | £155($180) | once daily | 849km (528 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane, Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 35m | £415($490) | twice daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 25m | £105($125) | once a week | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13hrs | £87($105) | once a week | 900km (559 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, bus and ferry | 14h 60m | £70($83) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 55m | £64($76) | 3 times a week | 847km (526 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skegness and Tobermory
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
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