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

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Tobermory by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    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
    10h 9m
    £20–46

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 12m
    £78–149

  3. Bus, ferry via Ledaig Car Park

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    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
    10h 22m
    £29–68

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  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Tobermory. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 495 bus to Argyll Terrace. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Ledaig Car Park via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 12m.

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