How to travel from Southwold to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Southwold and Tobermory is around 940km (584 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 7h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Southwold 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 → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Ipswich and then to London Liverpool Street 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£210($250)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southwold to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 17h 25m. 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 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($335).
The distance between Southwold and Tobermory is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (429 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Southwold and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx £285 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southwold and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southwold and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 60m.
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 Southwold to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 10h 15m | £210($250) | once a week | 1,029km (639 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 60m | £285($335) | once daily | 940km (584 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 30m | £255($300) | once daily | 941km (585 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 40m | £200($235) | once daily | 969km (602 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 9h 15m | £290($345) | twice daily | 984km (612 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 50m | £160($190) | once a week | 975km (606 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 25m | £72($85) | 5 times a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southwold and Tobermory
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Borderbus
Scottish Citylink
Fishers Tours of Dundee
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