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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumbarton to Tobermory by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    6h 10m
    £37–77

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll 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
    7h 13m
    £19–36

  3. Train, ferry, line 495 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Argyll Terracebus bus 495
    6h 17m
    £37–77

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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumbarton to Tobermory. However, you can 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 Barloan Toll to Argyll Terrace via Corran Ferry Junction, Slipway, Pier, Lochaline Ferry Terminal, Fishnish Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 13m.

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