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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Hotel

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardlui to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    6h 38m
    £30–64

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Corran Ferry Junctionbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Slipway to Pierbus bus 507
    3. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 44m
    £19–35

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    7h 39m
    £40–89

  4. Bus, ferry, line 495 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Lochfyne Oyster Barbus bus 926 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Argyll Terracebus bus 495
    6h 51m
    £21–55

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  • Distance: 102.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Tobermory, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balloch to Tobermory. However, you can take the bus to Hotel, walk to Ardlui, 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 Lower Stoneymollan Road to Argyll Terrace via Corran Ferry Junction, Slipway, Pier, Lochaline Ferry Terminal, Fishnish Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 44m.

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