How to travel from Tobermory to Welshpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Tobermory and Welshpool is around 728km (452 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 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tobermory to Welshpool 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 Welshpool → Tobermory if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, 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 Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool.
- Duration7h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£125($145)
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
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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 Navigation Street and then to Welshpool.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Welshpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Welshpool by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 14h 10m. 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 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Tobermory and Welshpool is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (298 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Tobermory and Welshpool by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Welshpool is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Welshpool is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Welshpool. 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 Welshpool. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Welshpool. 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 Welshpool. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Welshpool. 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 Welshpool. instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Welshpool. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 9h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Welshpool is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Welshpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £125($145) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus, plane and train | 8h 35m | £185($220) | once daily | 963km (599 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 9h 55m | £170($200) | once a week | 745km (463 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 55m | £170($200) | 4 times a week | 974km (605 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 10m | £62($73) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Welshpool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Shiel Buses
Airlines
Airports near Welshpool
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool