How to travel from Stromness to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Tobermory is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stromness to Tobermory by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Tiree (TRE) then take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal and then to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost£460($545)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£70($83)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Lochaline Pier then take a ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Tobermory by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 10h 25m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($430).
The distance between Stromness and Tobermory is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Stromness and Tobermory by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Tobermory is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £365 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Tobermory is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) 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 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) 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 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) 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 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 Stromness to Tobermory. We recommend that you take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road 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 Stromness to Tobermory is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 8h 25m | £460($545) | once daily | 713km (443 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 10m | £365($430) | once daily | 585km (363 miles) |
| Fly to Inverness (INV), bus and ferry | 7h 5m | £210($250) | twice daily | 458km (284 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 50m | £355($425) | once a week | 653km (405 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 25m | £70($83) | once daily | 485km (301 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus | 14h 45m | £81($95) | once a week | 755km (469 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 60m | £130($155) | twice a week | 562km (349 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 30m | £110($130) | once daily | 740km (460 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Tobermory
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
West Coast Motors
Shiel Buses
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
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