How to travel from Tobermory to Barnstaple, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Barnstaple is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tobermory to Barnstaple by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train and plane
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
- Duration9h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£320($380)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Barnstaple
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Barnstaple by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).
The distance between Tobermory and Barnstaple is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (392 miles)
It takes around 14h 25m to get from Tobermory and Barnstaple by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Barnstaple is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) 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 Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 14h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 25m and will usually cost around £270 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Barnstaple
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train and plane + 4 similar | 9h 15m | £320($380) | once a week | 939km (583 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 9h 40m | £200($235) | once a week | 990km (615 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 25m | £265($315) | 5 times a week | 845km (525 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 50m | £160($190) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 9h 20m | £185($220) | once daily | 955km (594 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 14h 25m | £270($320) | once a week | 1,152km (716 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 50m | £73($86) | 4 times a week | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Barnstaple
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Barnstaple
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple