There are 4 ways to get from Tobermory to Stranraer by ferry, bus, or train
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Ferry, bus, train
best- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 47m£78–150Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 4m£33–77Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 23m£87–188Ferry, bus via Glasgow
- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
10h 14m
Tobermory to Stranraer by bus, ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tobermory to Stranraer is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tobermory to Stranraer is to ferry and bus and train which takes 9h 47m and costs £75 - £150.
The distance between Tobermory and Stranraer is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Tobermory to Stranraer without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 9h 47m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Tobermory to Stranraer, including transfers.
There are 214+ hotels available in Stranraer.
What companies run services between Tobermory, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Tobermory to Stranraer. 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 Bus Station, take the bus to Glasgow Airport, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, then take the train to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ledaig Car Park to Stranraer via Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Oban to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £18–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban 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 Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban 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 Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban 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 Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban 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
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