How to travel from Tobermory to Torquay, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Torquay is around 823km (511 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 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tobermory to Torquay 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 Torquay → 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 Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£335($400)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newton Abbot.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£285($335)
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 Newton Abbot.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Torquay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Torquay by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 16h 40m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($335).
The distance between Tobermory and Torquay is around 823km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)
It takes around 13h 50m to get from Tobermory and Torquay by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Torquay is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx £285 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Torquay is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Torquay. 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 Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Torquay. 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 Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Torquay. 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 Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Torquay is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Torquay. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) 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 Torquay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 13h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Torquay is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 50m and will usually cost around £285 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Torquay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 30m | £335($400) | once a week | 916km (569 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train and plane | 9h 10m | £195($230) | once a week | 969km (602 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | £285($335) | once daily | 823km (511 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 7h 20m | £155($185) | once daily | 882km (548 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 13h 50m | £285($335) | once a week | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 40m | £57($68) | once daily | 1,153km (717 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Torquay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Torquay
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Torquay
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay