How to travel from Tobermory to Preston, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Preston is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 7hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tobermory to Preston 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 Preston → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Dalmuir and then to Preston.
- Duration7hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.
- Duration8h 5m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Preston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Preston by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Tobermory and Preston is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Tobermory and Preston by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Preston is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Preston is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Preston. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Dalmuir and then to Preston. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Preston. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Dalmuir and then to Preston. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Preston. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 8h 5m.
The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Preston. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Dalmuir and then to Preston. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Preston is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Preston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | £110($130) | twice daily | 512km (318 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 7h 55m | £120($145) | once a week | 579km (360 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 5m | £110($130) | twice daily | 799km (496 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 25m | £50($59) | twice daily | 518km (322 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus | 8h 55m | £40($47) | once daily | 516km (320 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Preston
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Preston
The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Preston
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Preston
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Preston