Location of the Island Retreats

Although our two island retreats are located in idyllic rural surroundings, they are remarkably easy to get to. The College on Cumbrae is only one hour from Glasgow and is near two international airports.

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Getting to The College, Cumbrae

By Air

Fly to Glasgow International Airport or Glasgow Prestwick Airport

By Road

From Glasgow International Airport; join the M8. Leave the M8 at junction 28A (signposted Irvine A737), then merge onto the A737. Join the A760 signposted Largs.

From Prestwick Airport, join the A78 north which takes you direct to Largs.

Coming from the South, follow the M74 as far as Glasgow, join the M73 then onto the M8. From there the instructions are the same as from Glasgow Airport above.

Coming from the North or East; once you get to Glasgow follow the instructions from the Glasgow Airport above.

You can use a route planner for more detailed instructions.

By Rail

The train journey from Glasgow to Largs takes approximately 1 hour. For timetable and price information visit the National Rail website.

By Coach

There are coach services from Glasgow to Largs. For timetable and price information visit the Scottish Citylink website.

Once you arrive at Largs there is a regular 10 minute ferry service to the island of Cumbrae.

Getting to Bishop's House, Iona

Iona is a small island close to the far south west of the island of Mull, accessible by ferry and coach from Oban, which is the recommended port of departure for all travellers.

By Public Transport to Oban

Trains run regularly from Glasgow’s Queen Street station, see the ScotRail website for timetables and prices.

Oban can also be reached by coach, departing from Glasgow’s Buchanan bus station, see the CityLink website for timetables and prices.

By Car to Oban

Oban is two hours drive from Glasgow, or three hours from Edinburgh (via Stirling). Drivers may find a route planner helpful.

From Oban

Ferries run regularly from Oban to Craignure on the isle of Mull, see the Caledonian-MacBrayne website for timetables and prices. The Ferry Terminal is a two minute walk from both coach and train stations.

Car drivers who are bringing their car to Mull are recommended to book there in advance.

At Craignure

Coaches run regularly from the Ferry Terminal at Craignure to Fionnphort, the village from which you catch the ferry to Iona. See the Bowmans website for timetable and prices.

Car drivers follow the signs for Fionnphort. Travel time is about one hour.

At Fionnphort

You have to leave your car and come over on the ferry as a foot passenger. If you are mobility impaired and have a blue badge your can get a permit to bring your car onto the island, please contact Bishop's House for advice.

Upon Iona

Bishop's House is the last building on the village street. Coming off the ferry head up the hill, take the first turn right, past the post office, keep going until you reach Bishop's House.

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