How to travel from Tobermory to Gloucester, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Gloucester is around 711km (442 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 6h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tobermory to Gloucester 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 Gloucester → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train and plane
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£69($82)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Gloucester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Gloucester by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 13h 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 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Tobermory and Gloucester is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Tobermory and Gloucester by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Gloucester is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Gloucester is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Gloucester. 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Gloucester. 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Gloucester. 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Gloucester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Gloucester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train and plane + 5 similar | 8h 25m | £155($180) | once a week | 784km (487 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 8h 30m | £155($180) | once a week | 869km (540 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | £115($135) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 6h 40m | £120($145) | once daily | 711km (442 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 50m | £315($375) | once daily | 973km (604 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 25m | £235($280) | once daily | 952km (592 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 40m | £205($245) | once a week | 828km (514 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 11h 40m | £225($265) | once a week | 911km (566 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 20m | £69($82) | twice daily | 807km (501 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Gloucester
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Gloucester
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Gloucester