How to travel from Tobermory to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Aberdeen is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tobermory to Aberdeen by ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£69($82)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Dundee City Centre Forum Centre and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Aberdeen by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).
The distance between Tobermory and Aberdeen is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Tobermory and Aberdeen by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Aberdeen is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Aberdeen is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Perth South Street then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Perth South Street then take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Dundee City Centre Forum Centre and then to Aberdeen Coach Station. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) 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 Tobermory to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Dundee City Centre Forum Centre and then to Aberdeen Coach Station. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Aberdeen is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 20m | £69($82) | every 20 mins | 450km (280 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 5h 55m | £46($54) | twice daily | 350km (217 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 15m | £38($45) | twice daily | 343km (213 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus | 7h 35m | £41($48) | twice daily | 351km (218 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Aberdeen
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Aberdeen
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen