The distance between Tobermory and Poole is around 841km (523 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 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tobermory to Poole by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poole → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
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Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.
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There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Poole by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 14h 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).
The distance between Tobermory and Poole is around 841km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 708km (440 miles)
It takes around 14h 55m to get from Tobermory and Poole by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Poole is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Poole is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Poole. 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 Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Poole. 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 Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 6h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Poole. 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 Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tobermory to Poole. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset. instead which will take 14h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Poole is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 55m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Train and Plane + 4 similar | 8h 35m | £270($320) | once a week | 918km (570 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | £265($315) | once daily | 841km (523 miles) |
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 5m | £275($325) | once daily | 922km (573 miles) |
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 20m | £140($170) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 35m | £245($285) | once daily | 948km (589 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 55m | £53($63) | once daily | 1,018km (633 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.