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How to get fromSt. Thomas to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Thomas to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, drive, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from London to Guelphbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guelph to Owen Soundbus bus
    3. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 22m

  2. Drive  763.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Thomas to Manitoulin Islandcar car 763.3 km
    8h 56m
    $137–198

  3. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from London to Guelphtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Guelph to Owen Soundbus bus
    3. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 30m

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Map of how to get from St. Thomas to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 547.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between St. Thomas, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from St. Thomas to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to London, take the bus to Guelph, take the bus to Owen Sound, drive to Tobermory Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Thomas to Manitoulin Island in around 8h 56m.

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