- Fastest
- A day, late March to late October
- ≈4
- Operators
- 3
- passengers only
- Foot
Three companies sail from Staffa to Iona, on the Isle of Mull, about four times a day between them, late March to late October: Staffa Tours, Staffa Trips and Turus Mara. Once a week, May to mid-October, a ferry goes direct and takes 30 minutes; the others call at Fionnphort on the way and take 50 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Foot passengers only.
Operators
350mVia Fionnphort
In late March and mid-August to late October: twice a day. April to early August: Tue–Sat 3 a day; Mon, Sun twice a day.
1h 35mVia Fionnphort
Late March to late October: twice a day.
The boat leaves Staffa after at least an hour ashore and is back at Fionnphort around 17:15 on the afternoon trip, then Iona; get off at either.
30mRound trip from Ulva Ferry
May to July and late September to mid-October: Sun around 12:25. August to mid-September: Wed, Sun around 12:25.
About an hour ashore on Staffa and over three hours on Iona, weather permitting.
Questions
How long is the ferry from Staffa to Iona?+
30 minutes direct; 50 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes when the ferry calls on the way. Turus Mara is the fastest, in 30 minutes.
How often does the ferry from Staffa to Iona run?+
About four times a day, late March to late October. By company: two a day with Staffa Tours, two with Staffa Trips and one a week with Turus Mara.
Is there a direct ferry from Staffa to Iona?+
Yes. Direct sailings run once a week, May to mid-October, in 30 minutes. Other sailings go via Fionnphort and take 50 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
Can I take my car on the ferry from Staffa to Iona?+
No. Foot passengers only.
Does the ferry from Staffa to Iona run all year?+
No. Ferries sail late March to late October.