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How to get fromScotland to Iona Abbeyby train, car, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Scotland to Iona Abbey by train, car, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    2. Drive from Oban to Lochaline Ferry Terminalcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminalcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 59m
    £81–151

  2. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus bus 506
    3. Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 59m
    £123–169

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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Iona Abbey. However, you can take the train to Oban, 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Slipway, walk to Kilchoan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Iona Ferry Terminal, then walk to Iona Abbey.

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