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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Tobermory by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 47m
    £79–146

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    £29–67

  3. 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 18m
    £91–190

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    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

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Tobermory. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, 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 Stranraer to Ledaig Car Park via Ayr, Glasgow Central, West Nile Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 18m.

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