How to Travel to Iona, Scotland

Taking the Ferry to Iona

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  Go to Oban, Scotland. Oban is on the west coast of Scotland and is less than an hour's drive from Glasglow.

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  From Oban, take the 45-minute ferry ride to Craignure. The village is on the Isle of Mull, an island just off the west coast of Scotland. The Oban-Craignure ferry can get very busy, so make reservations and buy tickets in advance. Advance tickets can be purchased from the ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne.

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  From Craignure, take the bus to the village of Fionnphort. Bus schedules and ticket information change frequently. Check with the Argyll Bute Council website for the most up-to-date bus information.

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  From Fionnphort, take the five-minute ferry ride to Iona. The Fionnphort-Iona ferry can get very busy. Make reservations and buy tickets in advance. Reservations can be made with the ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne.