Getting around Mull and Iona: with and without a car

Not yet assessed Notre lecture des sources ci-dessous, et non une note officielle.

Paying for local transport in Mull and Iona

ScotRail (Scotland’s trains).ScotRail runs most trains within Scotland. Its tickets page refused automated access, so check ticket types and any Scotland-only offers on its site.ScotRail tickets (opens in new tab)

Sans voiture

Comment venir

Ferry from Oban to Craignure

CalMac calls this the most direct route to Mull: the crossing takes 45 minutes and vehicle reservations are recommended. Smaller ferries also run from Lochaline to Fishnish and from Kilchoan to Tobermory. ¹

CalMac: Mull (opens in new tab)

Ferry from Fionnphort to Iona

The Iona ferry leaves Fionnphort on the Ross of Mull and takes about 10 minutes. Most vehicles are not allowed on Iona, so leave your car at the free Columba Centre car park in Fionnphort. ²

CalMac: Iona (opens in new tab)

Train or bus to Oban

CalMac says the ScotRail train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban takes just over three hours and the bus from Glasgow just under three hours. On Mull, West Coast Motors runs buses from Monday to Saturday. ³

ScotRail (opens in new tab) · Traveline Scotland journey planner (opens in new tab)

Une fois sur place

En voiture

Most of Mull's roads are single track with passing places, according to CalMac. Allow plenty of time: Craignure to Fionnphort is the length of the Ross of Mull. ¹

En bus

West Coast Motors runs regular services across Mull from Monday to Saturday, including the route to Fionnphort for the Iona ferry. ⁴

En bateau

Boat trips to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles leave from Ulva Ferry, Fionnphort, Iona and Tobermory; most run from spring to autumn. ⁵

Arrêts près de chaque quartier

From our area guides (Mull and Iona): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.

Tobermory and Mull

Craignure ferry terminal: CalMac ferry from Oban (45 minutes). Main arrival point; Duart Castle is nearby
Tobermory pier: CalMac ferry from Kilchoan on Ardnamurchan. Arrive straight into the main town
Fishnish: CalMac ferry from Lochaline in Morvern. Short crossing from the mainland
Island buses: West Coast Motors, Monday to Saturday. Regular services across the island

Tobermory and Mull: getting there

Iona and the Ross of Mull

Fionnphort ferry slipway: CalMac passenger ferry to Iona (about 10 minutes). Most vehicles are not allowed on Iona
Columba Centre car park, Fionnphort: Free parking. Leave your car here before the Iona ferry
Island buses: West Coast Motors, Monday to Saturday. Buses across Mull; check times with Traveline Scotland

Iona and the Ross of Mull: getting there

Aucun horaire ni tarif n’est reproduit ici : consultez l’opérateur ou Traveline pour le jour de votre voyage. Des taxis et des applications de VTC circulent dans la plupart des villes, mais nous n’avons aucune donnée sourcée sur leur couverture en zone rurale : ne comptez pas sur l’un d’eux au dernier moment.

Avec une voiture

We hold no sourced driving notes for Mull and Iona beyond the general rules.

Règles générales (conduite à gauche, permis, ronds-points, limitations de vitesse en mph, stationnement, péages, recharge des véhicules électriques) : Conduire en Grande-Bretagne. Bornes de recharge : Zapmap (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet).

Depuis et vers les autres régions

Distance à vol d’oiseau depuis le centre de nos régions, et temps de trajet en train le plus rapide publié par National Rail sur ses pages de destination (ce n’est pas un horaire ; il peut inclure une correspondance). Lorsque nous n’avons trouvé aucun chiffre, nous le disons. Le tableau complet se trouve sur Se rendre d’une région à l’autre.

Distance and fastest published train time from Mull and Iona to other regions
Vers ou depuis	À vol d’oiseau	Train le plus rapide (National Rail)	Remarques

Chiffres relevés le 25 oct. 2026 pour les données intercités. Les horaires changent.

Liens officiels

CalMac: Mull (opens in new tab): ferries to Craignure, Fishnish and Tobermory
CalMac: Iona (opens in new tab): Fionnphort to Iona ferry and vehicle permits
West Coast Motors (opens in new tab): buses on Mull
Traveline Scotland journey planner (opens in new tab): bus and ferry timetables

More on Mull and Iona: Mull and Iona guide · how to get there

Questions fréquentes

Can I get around Mull and Iona without a car?

We have not yet assessed getting around Mull and Iona. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.

Do I need to check a driving zone in Mull and Iona?

We found no charging or low emission zone for Mull and Iona in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.

Sources

Consulté et lu le 25 oct. 2026. Les règles, les prix et les horaires changent : vérifiez la source avant de vous y fier. Lorsqu’une page a bloqué l’accès automatisé, nous l’indiquons et nous y renvoyons.