How to travel from Tobermory to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Tobermory and Chester is around 651km (404 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 8h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tobermory to Chester by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket and then to Warrington Bank Quay.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Chester

There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Chester by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 11h 20m. 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 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Tobermory and Chester is around 651km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (269 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Tobermory and Chester by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Chester is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Chester is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 8h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 8h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket and then to Warrington Bank Quay. instead which will take 8h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Chester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Tobermory to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Chester

Transport options from Tobermory to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train
8h 20m
£125($145)
twice daily812km (505 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
£145($170)
once a week651km (404 miles)
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train11h 20m
£84($100)
once a week789km (490 miles)

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester