What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory is to ferry and train which takes 10h 20m and costs £55 - £140.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Tobermory?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Tobermory is 177 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Tobermory without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 20m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory?

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tobermory?

There are 115+ hotels available in Tobermory.

Isle of Arran to Tobermory - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory by ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
10h 20m
£57–132
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Road423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
10h 22m
£26–77
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
11h 32m
£44–98

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Tobermory, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Tobermory. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, 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 vehicle from Isle of Arran to Ledaig Car Park via Heritage Museum, Lochranza Pier, Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Lochnell Street, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 22m.

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