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How to get fromManchester to Iona Abbeyby train, bus, car, or ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Manchester to Iona Abbey by train, bus, car, or ferry

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    4. Drive from Bus Station to Lochaline Ferry Terminalcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Drive from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminalcar car
    7. Take the ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 30m
    £101–212

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  • Distance: 475.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Iona Abbey, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Iona Abbey. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Stirling, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, drive to Lochaline Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal, drive to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Iona Ferry Terminal, then walk to Iona Abbey.

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