The distance between Tobermory and Fort William is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tobermory to Fort William by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort William → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to West End North.
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Take the bus to Craignure Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Camusnagaul Ferry Pier.
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There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Fort William by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Tobermory and Fort William is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Tobermory and Fort William by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Fort William is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Fort William is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to West End North. instead which will take 2hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to West End North. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to West End North. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Fort William is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 102km (63 miles) from Fort William. Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tobermory to Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to West End North. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Fort William is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Bus | 2hrs | £51($60) | 4 times a week | 97km (60 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3h 5m | £15($18) | twice daily | 130km (81 miles) |
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Caledonian MacBrayne
The following major airports near Fort William offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.