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 via Heritage Museum which costs £26 - £80 and takes 10h 27m.

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 bus which takes 9h 14m and costs £50 - £110.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Tobermory?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Tobermory is 117 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 bus which takes 9h 14m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tobermory?

There are 116+ hotels available in Tobermory.

Isle of Arran to Tobermory - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Tobermory 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
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Supermarkets423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
9h 14m
£50–104
Ferry, bus via Heritage Museum
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 27m
£26–77
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine 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 10m
£39–133
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
11h 12m
£42–107

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

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 Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarbert, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Lochnell Street, take the bus to Supermarkets, 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 Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Irvine, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 10m.

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