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

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Iona Abbey by train, bus, unknown, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Oban Bus Station to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    8h 37m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Oban Bus Station to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    8h 59m

  3. Train, travel, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Morartrain train
    4. Walk from Morar to Kilchoan Ferry Terminalunknown unknown
    5. Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Drive from Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminalcar car
    7. Take the ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 37m

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Walk from Belfast-Aldergrove-Airport-BFS to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    6h

  5. Bus, travel via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Oban Bus Station to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    9h 29m

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Walk from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    6h 9m

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Walk from Belfast-Aldergrove-Airport-BFS to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    6h 29m

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Walk from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    6h 38m

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LPL - LDY
    3. Walk from Derry-Airport-LDY to Iona Abbeyunknown unknown
    5h 58m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 356.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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 Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Buchanan Bus Stn, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, then travel to Iona Abbey. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Iona Abbey via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Oban Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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