How to travel from Tobermory to Swindon, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Swindon is around 786km (488 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 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tobermory to Swindon 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 Swindon → 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£245($285)
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 then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Swindon.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Swindon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Swindon by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 13h 35m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Tobermory and Swindon is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 12h 25m to get from Tobermory and Swindon by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Swindon is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Swindon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Swindon. 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Swindon. 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Swindon. 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 Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Swindon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon. instead which will take 12h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Swindon is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 25m and will usually cost around £245 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Swindon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 6 similar | 8h 15m | £155($180) | once a week | 872km (542 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 30m | £115($135) | once daily | 786km (488 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 6h 55m | £280($335) | once daily | 914km (568 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7hrs | £270($320) | once daily | 897km (557 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 30m | £210($250) | once daily | 894km (555 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 35m | £155($185) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 45m | £160($190) | once daily | 924km (574 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 25m | £245($285) | once a week | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 60m | £255($300) | once daily | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 35m | £50($59) | once daily | 966km (600 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Swindon
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Swindon
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Swindon
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Swindon
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Swindon