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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Fort William

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    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
    8h 36m
    £37–77

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 5m
    £25–54

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 47m
    £34–73

  4. Bus, ferry via Fort William

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus bus 506
    3. Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 21m
    £25–52

Elgin to Tobermory by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Tobermory. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 2, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Slipway, walk to Kilchoan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Ledaig Car Park via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 47m.

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