How to travel from Sunderland to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Sunderland and Tobermory is around 444km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sunderland to Tobermory by train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Tobermory by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £66 ($78).
The distance between Sunderland and Tobermory is around 444km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Sunderland and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx £66 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and 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 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sunderland and 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 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland 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 7h 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 Sunderland 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 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 7h 20m | £66($78) | once a week | 494km (307 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 35m | £44($52) | once daily | 444km (276 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow, ferry | 8h 50m | £42($50) | twice daily | 475km (295 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and Tobermory
Train operators
Greater Anglia
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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