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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 19m
    £35–76

  2. Train, ferry

    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 27m
    £57–112

Ayr to Tobermory by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Tobermory. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Buchanan Bus Stn, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, 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 train from Ayr to Ledaig Car Park via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 27m.

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