How to travel from Tobermory to Southwold, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Southwold is around 950km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tobermory to Southwold 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 Southwold → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus, Train and Plane
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 Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£305($360)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street then Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Southwold
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Southwold by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £305 ($360).
The distance between Tobermory and Southwold is around 950km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (429 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Tobermory and Southwold by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Southwold is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx £305 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Southwold is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Southwold. 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 Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Southwold. 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 Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Southwold. 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 Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 9h 15m.
The closest major airport to Southwold is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Southwold. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Southwold. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 12hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Southwold is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Southwold
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus, Train and Plane + 5 similar | 9h 10m | £305($360) | twice daily | 983km (611 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 15m | £155($185) | once daily | 950km (590 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 9h 25m | £265($315) | once daily | 1,015km (630 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 9h 50m | £310($365) | once daily | 1,032km (641 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 9h 60m | £245($290) | once daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 11h 5m | £165($200) | once a week | 1,010km (627 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12hrs | £165($195) | once a week | 975km (606 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 15h 10m | £175($210) | once a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17h 15m | £72($85) | 5 times a week | 1,047km (650 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Southwold
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Borderbus
Scottish Citylink
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Southwold
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Southwold
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Southwold
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Southwold