Travelling To Glenforsa House on Mull
On this page you will find information and links for planning travel to Mull. Please note that all links will open in a new window.
Flying
Glasgow is the nearest airport (90 miles) and is about 2 hours and thirty minutes' drive time (in reasonable traffic) from Oban. A number of airlines fly to Glasgow from a variety of destinations. To find out more simply click here.
Train
High speed trains from around the UK will take you to Glasgow Central Station, including the Caledonian Sleeper which operates every night (except Saturday) between London and Glasgow and arrives around 7am. The train from Glasgow Queen Street (an easy bus ride from Glasgow airport) to Oban travels through some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery. The 3 hour journey takes you direct to the ferry terminal. Generally the cheaper fares on all these services are available from about 12 weeks in advance. For Scotrail timetables and fares click here.
Bus
Coaches run from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station (and, in the summer only, from Glasgow airport) to Oban.
For timetable information
click
here.
West Coast Motors run services on Mull itself and the Craignure to
Tobermory route passes the end of the Glenforsa House drive. For
timetable information
click here.
Ferries
These are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) and the
routes to Mull are:
Oban - Craignure (vehicle booking usually essential) - 9 miles to Glenforsa House.
Lochaline - Fishnish (not pre-bookable) - 4 miles to Glenforsa House.
Kilchoan – Tobermory (not pre-bookable) - 22 miles to Glenforsa House.
For timetables and pricing please
click here.
Car Hire
Mackay's Garage in Tobermory provides car hire on the island. For more information click here.