There are 5 ways to get from Tobermory to Stranraer by ferry, bus, 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.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 3m£41–96Ferry, bus via Argyll Terrace
cheapest- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
10h 8m£29–65Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 24m£79–152Ferry, bus, train
- 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
10h 5m£74–134Ferry, bus via Ayr
- Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Crossbus 358 / ...
10h 55m£53–99
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tobermory to Stranraer is to ferry and bus via Argyll Terrace which costs £28 - £65 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tobermory to Stranraer is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 3m and costs £40 - £100.
The distance between Tobermory and Stranraer is 221 miles.
The best way to get from Tobermory to Stranraer without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 3m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Tobermory to Stranraer, including transfers.
There are 198+ 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 495 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 Buchanan Bus Stn, then take the bus to Port Rodie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ledaig Car Park to Stranraer via Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
Ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £17–21
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