How to travel from Tobermory to Holyhead, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Holyhead is around 787km (489 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 10h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tobermory to Holyhead 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 Holyhead → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal and then to Tiree Ferry Terminal then fly from Tiree (TRE) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.
- Duration11h 40m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£280($335)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Holyhead
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Holyhead by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 15h 25m. 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 10h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Tobermory and Holyhead is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (236 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Tobermory and Holyhead by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Holyhead is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 10h 10m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Holyhead is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bus Station and then to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 10h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bus Station and then to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 10h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bus Station and then to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 10h 10m.
The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 10h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Holyhead is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Holyhead
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 11h 40m | £280($335) | once daily | 852km (530 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 10h 10m | £235($280) | twice daily | 948km (589 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 35m | £185($220) | once a week | 787km (489 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 25m | £50($59) | once daily | 796km (495 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Holyhead
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Arriva Cymru
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Holyhead
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Holyhead