How to travel from Tobermory to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Leicester is around 692km (430 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.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tobermory to Leicester 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 Leicester → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, 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 Leicester.
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Sheffield and then to Leicester.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Leicester by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 13h 55m. 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 £210 ($245).
The distance between Tobermory and Leicester is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Tobermory and Leicester by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Leicester 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 £210 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Leicester. 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 London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Leicester. 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 London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Leicester. 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 Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Sheffield and then to Leicester. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 30m | £150($175) | once a week | 765km (475 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 6h 40m | £210($245) | once daily | 828km (514 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | £115($140) | once daily | 692km (430 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 5m | £165($200) | once daily | 929km (578 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 40m | £195($230) | once a week | 808km (502 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 55m | £44($52) | once daily | 770km (479 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus | 14hrs | £44($52) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Leicester
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester