How to travel from Swanage to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Swanage and Tobermory is around 858km (533 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 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Swanage 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 → Swanage if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£310($365)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swanage to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 15h 40m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Swanage and Tobermory is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Swanage and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swanage and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 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 Swanage to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around £310 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 8h 50m | £270($320) | once a week | 934km (580 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 10m | £250($295) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 45m | £265($310) | once daily | 938km (583 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane, bus and ferry | 8h 55m | £145($170) | once daily | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, plane, bus and ferry | 9h 10m | £185($220) | once daily | 1,021km (635 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 15m | £310($365) | once a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 40m | £55($65) | once daily | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Tobermory
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
South Western Railway
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