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

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There are 2 ways to get from Ayr to Tobermory by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr 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 32m
    £57–113

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    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
    8h 34m
    £28–58

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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Tobermory. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, 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 495 bus to Ledaig Car Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ledaig Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 34m.

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