There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Tobermory by bus, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
11h 22m£32–63Bus, ferry via Fort William
cheapest- Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus 919
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus 506
- Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry
11h 23m£23–50Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
11h 54m£85–164Train, bus, ferry via Fort William
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus 919
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus 506
- Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry
11h 43m£88–168
Thurso to Tobermory by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Tobermory is to bus and ferry via Fort William which costs £23 - £50 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Tobermory is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs £30 - £65.
The distance between Thurso and Tobermory is 274 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Tobermory without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Thurso to Tobermory, including transfers.
There are 138+ hotels available in Tobermory.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Tobermory, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Thurso to Tobermory. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, 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 Thurso to Ledaig Car Park via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–24
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–14
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £11–14
Ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–14
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £11–14
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