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A mini guide to
Iona and the Ross of Mull: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Iona and the Ross of Mull
Stops and stations
Getting to Iona and the Ross of Mull
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Walking from nearby areas
- Tobermory and Mull: 25.2 km from Iona and the Ross of Mull, better by public transport
Reaching Mull and Iona
Official travel information
All routes to Mull are CalMac ferries from the mainland; Iona is reached from Fionnphort on Mull. Book vehicle space in advance in summer and check service status before you travel, as sailings can be disrupted by weather.
- CalMac: Mull → — ferries to Craignure, Fishnish and Tobermory
- CalMac: Iona → — Fionnphort to Iona ferry and vehicle permits
- West Coast Motors → — buses on Mull
- Traveline Scotland journey planner → — bus and ferry timetables
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Iona and the Ross of Mull. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Iona and the Ross of Mull
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Staffa and Fingal's Cave
Uninhabited island of basalt columns; Fingal's Cave inspired Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture. Reached only by boat trip.
Carsaig Arches
Natural rock arches below the cliffs of the Ross of Mull, west of Carsaig Bay; a long, rough coastal walk.
Iona Abbey
Benedictine abbey founded around 1200 on the site of St Columba's monastery; its museum holds early medieval carved stones and crosses.
Photo credits
- St Oran's Chapel: Keith Laverack, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Iona and the Ross of Mull (area photo): Lisa Stevens from Sutton Coldfield, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Staffa and Fingal's Cave: Sally Hackney, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Carsaig Arches: Hopgrove james, Public domain, source
- Iona Abbey: Akela NDE (talk), CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, source
- Tobermory and Mull: Philippe Giabbanelli, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
Keep exploring Mull and Iona