How to travel from Tobermory to Skegness, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Skegness is around 821km (510 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tobermory to Skegness by ferry, train, bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration8h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh, Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.
- Duration15hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Skegness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Skegness by ferry, train, bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £410 ($485).
The distance between Tobermory and Skegness is around 821km (510 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Tobermory and Skegness by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Skegness is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx £410 ($485).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Skegness is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Skegness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Perth South Street then take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 8h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Skegness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Perth South Street then take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 8h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Skegness. 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 Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 9h 10m.
The closest major airport to Skegness is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Skegness. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) 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 Skegness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh, Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 10h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Skegness is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Skegness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train + 4 similar | 8h 50m | £180($215) | once daily | 985km (612 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 50m | £225($265) | once daily | 1,025km (637 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 55m | £255($300) | once daily | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 10m | £150($175) | once daily | 848km (527 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi | 8h 35m | £410($485) | twice daily | 857km (532 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 35m | £105($125) | once a week | 829km (515 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 10h 55m | £105($125) | once a week | 829km (515 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 15h 25m | £67($79) | once daily | 857km (532 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15hrs | £52($61) | 3 times a week | 821km (510 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Skegness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Hull Trains
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Airports near Skegness
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Skegness
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Skegness
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Skegness