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How to get fromTobermory to Edinburghby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 45m
    £55–146

  2. Ferry, bus via Slipway

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Slipwaybus bus 507
    3. Take the bus from Corran to George Streetbus bus
    8h 23m
    £22–40

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 978
    7h 59m
    £30–71

Tobermory to Edinburgh by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Tobermory to Edinburgh. However, you can take the line 95 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Argyll Terrace to Princes Street via Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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