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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 Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 32m
    £24–57

  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 35m
    £65–145

Ayr to Tobermory by bus and ferry

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.9 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 bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to 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, Central Station Forecourt, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 35m.

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