How to travel from Thurso to Tobermory, United Kingdom
The distance between Thurso and Tobermory is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Thurso to Tobermory by train, bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tobermory → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£140($170)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Inverness then Glasgow Queen Street and then to Oban then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park then Fort William Bus Station and then to Lochaline Pier then take a ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Tobermory
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Tobermory by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($170).
The distance between Thurso and Tobermory is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Thurso and Tobermory by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Tobermory is to fly, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx £140 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Tobermory is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Tobermory. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 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 Thurso to Tobermory. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Tobermory is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Tobermory
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 20m | £140($170) | twice daily | 552km (343 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 20m | £105($125) | twice daily | 733km (456 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 15m | £64($76) | twice daily | 478km (297 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, bus and ferry | 13h 60m | £80($95) | 6 times a week | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 10m | £66($78) | once a week | 542km (337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Tobermory
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
West Coast Motors
The Durness Bus
Shiel Buses
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Eastern Airways
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