How often are ferries from Mull to Iona?
seven days a week
Ferries run seven days a week, Summer and Winter, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Crossing time is 50 minutes on the main “Isle of Mull” ferry or 55 minutes on the smaller ferry, the “Coruisk”. Vehicle booking is recommended.
Do you have to book the ferry to Iona?
No advance booking is necessary for the ferry to Iona. Simply turn up at the port, buy a ticket and go on the next available sailing. Most vehicles are not allowed on Iona – if you need to take your car, you will need to apply for a Permit Opens in new window.
Is there a direct ferry from Oban to Iona?
There is no direct connection from Oban to Iona Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, take the walk to Craignure, Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Fionnphort, Post Office, take the walk to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Iona Ferry Terminal.
How do I get from Fionnphort to Iona?
Getting to Iona By Ferry The ferry point for Iona is at Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull and is a 4 minute ride across the Sound of Iona. Foot passengers only unless you are a resident on Iona or have a permit to take your car across.
How do I get from Tobermory to Iona?
There is no direct connection from Tobermory to Isle of Iona. However, you can take the line 495 bus to Craignure, Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Fionnphort, Post Office, take the walk to Fionnphort Mull Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Iona Ferry Terminal.
Can you take a car over to Iona?
Visitors are not allowed to take cars on to Iona unless a special permit is granted.
How long does it take to drive from Tobermory to Iona?
2 hours
The road from Tobermory in the north via Craignure to Fionnphort in the south west (where you catch the ferry to Iona) is the main road on the island and although the distance measures 60 miles it is a combination of single and double tracks and you need to allow 2 hours to drive it during the busy summer season.
How long is the walk that happens at Iona?
Time: Up to five hours, including stops.
Are there puffins on Iona?
Nothing beats a boat trip to from Iona to Lunga in May and June where you can sit and have lunch with the famous Puffins. They are actually much smaller than you may expect, but they are beautifully vibrant birds.
Do I need a car on Mull?
You’re best to take a car onto the island if you want to be able to reach all the places you’re interested in. The transport is not ideal, but there is a bus service run by ‘West Coast Motors’, and taxis are available if you book in advance.
Do you get midges in Iona?
Another must in summer is some form of insect repellent to protect yourself from the wee highland beastie….’the midge’. They are at their worst from June until September on Mull and Iona but luckily with the almost constant breeze on the island they are rarely a problem.
Can you swim on Mull?
Wild Swimming on the Isle of Mull and the rest of Scotland Mull is a large island, and there are, therefore, wild swimming opportunities all along the coastline. In the north-west of the Island, sheltered Calgary Bay is much favoured by many as the best beach for getting in the ocean.
Are dogs allowed on Iona?
Visitors’ dogs are allowed in the grounds of Iona Abbey.
Is it worth going to Iona?
North End Iona is well worth seeing – it’s about a 15 walk beyond the Abbey -a beach area which is one of Scotland’s most beautiful places IMO. Much nicer than the ‘Bay at the Back of the Ocean’ which seems to get all the coverage.
Can you walk round Iona?
Scottish access legislation means that you are welcome to walk over most of the island, but please remember that Iona is a living, working community.
How long do you need on Iona?
A regular day trip from the mainland will give you 2-3 hours on Iona, and enough time to take in the atmosphere and visit the main attractions. If you are holidaying on Mull then you can be more relaxed about when you travel, and even take advantage of the after-hours water taxis that can be booked from Iona.