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How to get fromHelensburgh to Isle of Mull (Island)by train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Mull (Island) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Upper to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    4h 11m
    £35–78

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    5h 7m
    £12–33

Helensburgh to Isle of Mull (Island) by train and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Mull (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Isle of Mull (Island), Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Isle of Mull (Island). However, you can take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal via Tarbet Hotel, Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 5h 7m.

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