There are 2 ways to get from Dumbarton to Tobermory by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry Cm11
6h 6m£42–91Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Corran Ferry Junctionbus 915
- Take the bus from Slipway to Pierbus 507
- Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry
6h 42m£19–36
Dumbarton to Tobermory by train, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Tobermory is to bus and ferry which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Tobermory is to train and ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs £40 - £95.
The distance between Dumbarton and Tobermory is 112 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Tobermory without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Dumbarton to Tobermory, including transfers.
There are 138+ hotels available in Tobermory.
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 95 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 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumbarton Central to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Barloan Toll to Corran Ferry Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £14–28
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Barloan Toll to Corran Ferry Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Slipway to Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £8–11
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