How to travel from Tobermory to Swanage, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Swanage is around 855km (531 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 7h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tobermory to Swanage 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 Swanage → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
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 Bournemouth.
- Duration9h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£280($330)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£310($365)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Swanage
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Swanage by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 15h 30m. 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 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Tobermory and Swanage is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)
It takes around 13h 30m to get from Tobermory and Swanage by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Swanage is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Swanage is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Swanage. 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 Bournemouth. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Swanage. 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 Bournemouth. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Swanage. 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 Bournemouth. instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tobermory to Swanage. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 13h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Swanage is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around £310 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Swanage
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 4 similar | 9h 20m | £280($330) | once a week | 932km (579 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 35m | £250($295) | once daily | 855km (531 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 55m | £270($320) | once daily | 936km (581 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 9h 10m | £145($170) | once daily | 912km (567 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 9h 25m | £240($285) | once daily | 962km (597 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 13h 30m | £310($365) | once a week | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 30m | £55($65) | once daily | 1,031km (640 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Swanage
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Swanage
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Swanage
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Swanage
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Swanage