How to travel from Tobermory to Birmingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Birmingham is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tobermory to Birmingham 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 Birmingham → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Plane
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£83($100)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street.
- Duration9h 60m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Birmingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Birmingham by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £83 ($100).
The distance between Tobermory and Birmingham is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)
It takes around 9h 60m to get from Tobermory and Birmingham by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Birmingham is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Birmingham is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Birmingham. 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 Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Birmingham. 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 Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Birmingham. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 9h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Birmingham is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Birmingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £83($100) | once daily | 628km (390 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 7h 30m | £115($135) | once a week | 701km (436 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9h 60m | £170($200) | once a week | 749km (465 miles) |
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus + 1 similar | 10h 55m | £52($62) | twice daily | 697km (433 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 11h 50m | £55($65) | twice daily | 716km (445 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Birmingham
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Birmingham
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Birmingham