How to travel from Swindon to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Swindon and Tobermory is around 786km (488 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 6h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Swindon 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 → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bristol Parkway then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£245($285)
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.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 13h 50m. 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 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Swindon and Tobermory is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Swindon and Tobermory by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Tobermory is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Tobermory is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swindon and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 25m.
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 Swindon to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 12h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Tobermory is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around £245 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 8hrs | £150($180) | once a week | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 25m | £115($135) | once daily | 786km (488 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane, bus and ferry | 6h 45m | £280($335) | once daily | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane, bus and ferry | 6h 55m | £270($320) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 15m | £210($250) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane, bus and ferry | 7h 30m | £155($185) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 15m | £245($285) | once a week | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 50m | £50($59) | once daily | 965km (599 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swindon and Tobermory
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
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