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How to get fromPreston to Tobermoryby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Tobermory by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    10h 3m
    £104–228

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 20m
    £39–125

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 34m
    £96–187

  4. Train, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 56m
    £117–292

  5. Bus, ferry via Corran Ferry Junction

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junctionbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Slipway to Pierbus bus 507
    4. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 43m
    £42–121

Preston to Tobermory by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Tobermory, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Tobermory. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Central Station Forecourt, take the bus to George Square, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, 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 train from Preston to Ledaig Car Park via Haymarket, Haymarket, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 34m.

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