There are 2 ways to get from Inverness to Isle of Iona by bus, ferry, or taxi
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Bus, ferry, taxi
best- Take the bus from Highland Council HQ to Fort William Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Pierbus 507
- Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the taxi from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminalferry
7h 15m£188–259Bus, ferry, taxi via Tobermory
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipwaybus 506
- Take the ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the taxi from Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminalferry
9h 9m£230–296
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Iona is to bus and ferry and taxi which costs £180 - £260 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Iona is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 7h 15m and costs £180 - £260.
The distance between Inverness and Isle of Iona is 155 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Isle of Iona without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 7h 15m and costs £180 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Inverness to Isle of Iona, including transfers.
There are 28+ hotels available in Isle of Iona.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Isle of Iona, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Inverness to Isle of Iona. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Pier, walk to Lochaline Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Iona Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus 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, then take the ferry to Iona Ferry Terminal.
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Highland Council HQ to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Slipway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £8–11
Ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–9
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–3
- Car Fare
- £7–9
Ferry from Kilchoan Ferry Terminal to Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–14
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £11–14
Ferry from Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal to Iona Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–9
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–3
- Car Fare
- £7–9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- £170–250
Chris's Taxi Hire
- Phone
- +44 7493 886 237
- Website
- chrishireisleofmull.com
Mull Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7760 426 351
- Website
- mulltaxi.co.uk
Chris's Taxi Hire
- Phone
- +44 7493 886 237
- Website
- chrishireisleofmull.com
Mull Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7760 426 351
- Website
- mulltaxi.co.uk
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