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How to get fromArdrossan to Tobermoryby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Tobermory by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 34m
    £61–132

  2. Bus, ferry via Burnlea Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 4m
    £29–55

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    9h 8m
    £30–59

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 12m
    £58–114

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Tobermory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Tobermory, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Tobermory. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Central Station Forecourt, take the bus to George Square, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 95 bus to Ledaig Car Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Ledaig Car Park via Strand, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 8m.

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