How to travel from St Andrews to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Tobermory is around 633km (393 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 St Andrews 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 → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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£85($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
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.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 12h 35m. 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 £85 ($100).
The distance between St Andrews and Tobermory is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from St Andrews and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews 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 £85 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Tobermory. We recommend that you 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 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and Tobermory. We recommend that you 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 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Tobermory. We recommend that you 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 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 St Andrews to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 3 similar | 6h 15m | £85($100) | once daily | 633km (393 miles) |
| Fly to Inverness (INV), bus and ferry | 7h 45m | £235($280) | twice daily | 856km (532 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 50m | £115($140) | once a week | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8hrs | £235($280) | once daily | 948km (589 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10hrs | £170($200) | once a week | 752km (468 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | £56($66) | once daily | 716km (445 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow, ferry | 12h 35m | £46($54) | once daily | 717km (446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Tobermory
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
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