How to travel from Tobermory to Exmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Exmouth is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tobermory to Exmouth 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 Exmouth → 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 Exeter (EXT).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£290($345)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Exeter St Davids.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Exmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Exmouth by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).
The distance between Tobermory and Exmouth is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 690km (429 miles)
It takes around 13h 55m to get from Tobermory and Exmouth by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Exmouth is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx £290 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Exmouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Exmouth. 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). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Exmouth. 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). instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Exmouth. 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). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Exmouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 13h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Exmouth is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 55m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Exmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6hrs | £290($345) | once daily | 790km (491 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 7h 45m | £345($405) | once a week | 884km (549 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 25m | £150($175) | once daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 13h 55m | £275($325) | once a week | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 15m | £58($69) | once daily | 1,134km (705 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Exmouth
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Exmouth
The following major airports near Exmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Exmouth