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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
    9h 54m
    £85–187

  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 10m
    £38–88

  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 36m
    £85–173

  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 Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 44m
    £118–279

  5. Bus, ferry via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    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
    13h 21m
    £44–90

Preston to Tobermory by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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 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 Argyll Terrace via Haymarket, Haymarket, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 36m.

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