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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    7h 58m
    £29–71

  2. Bus, ferry via Corran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Corranbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Slipway to Pierbus bus 507
    3. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 40m
    £23–41

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    £55–144

Edinburgh to Tobermory by bus and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tobermory, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Tobermory. However, you can 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 495 bus to Argyll Terrace. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ledaig Car Park via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 35m.

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