How to travel from Tobermory to Northampton, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Northampton is around 681km (423 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 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tobermory to Northampton by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Northampton → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Plane
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 bus to Northampton.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£165($200)
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 and then to Northampton.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Northampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Northampton by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 6h 30m.
The distance between Tobermory and Northampton is around 681km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Tobermory and Northampton by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Northampton is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Northampton is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Northampton. 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 Northampton. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Northampton. 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 Northampton. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Northampton. 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 Northampton. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Northampton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Northampton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Haymarket Station then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Northampton is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Northampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 45m | £165($200) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 30m | £90($110) | once daily | 681km (423 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 10m | £250($300) | once daily | 882km (548 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 30m | £135($160) | once daily | 899km (559 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 10m | £155($185) | once daily | 943km (586 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 35m | £145($170) | once a week | 839km (521 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 50m | £185($220) | once a week | 824km (512 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 10h 55m | £175($205) | once a week | 824km (512 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 10h 40m | £175($210) | once daily | 802km (498 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Northampton
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Northampton
The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Northampton
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Northampton
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Northampton