How to travel from Tobermory to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Glasgow is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tobermory to Glasgow by ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£30($35)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Glasgow by ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Tobermory and Glasgow is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Tobermory and Glasgow by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Glasgow is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Glasgow is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Glasgow. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Glasgow. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Glasgow. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Glasgow is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train | 4h 40m | £31($37) | every 20 mins | 205km (127 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 40m | £30($35) | 5 times a day | 211km (131 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Glasgow
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow