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How to get fromCardiff to Tobermoryby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Tobermory by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    17h 8m
    £79–172

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus bus 506
    4. Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    18h 23m
    £302–447

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 48m
    £79–201

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 41m
    £80–216

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 34m
    £119–245

Cardiff to Tobermory by bus and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 527.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tobermory, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Tobermory. However, you can take the bus to Manchester Central Coach Station, walk to Charlotte Street, take the bus to Shudehill Interchange, 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 Cardiff Central to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Fort William, Fort William Bus Station, Slipway, and Kilchoan Ferry Terminal in around 18h 23m.

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