Lochaline Ferry (summer): Maolbhuidhe B&B Fionnphort, Isle of Mull

Maolbhuidhe Bed and Breakfast, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull

Ferries to and from Mull (Summer 2024)

Ferry timetables are subject to change at short notice due to both weather and ship availability. Please check at all times with the operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac).

Oban to Craignure Ferry

Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) run a ferry from Oban to Craignure (Mull) which takes 50-60 minutes each way.

There are normally TWO ferries on the Oban-Craignure route during the summer season, providing an extended service with ten sailings in each direction on weekdays, and eight sailings on Sundays. Some variations apply. See Calmac for timetable and fares.

Booking for your car is advisable at all times, and essential in the peak season. Book as soon as you can; bookings can be changed later if necessary. You need to check in at Oban pier 30 minutes before sailing time.  Travel Times & Distances on Mull

Pedestrians are not normally required to book, but you can book on line, and it may be a good idea if you're travelling by public transport. Tickets can also be bought on arrival at the ferry terminal. Pedestrians must board ten minutes before sailing time.

Planned delivery of two new ferries has been delayed. So Calmac is short of ferries across the network. One of the Mull ferries may be relocated periodically to meet this shortfall, with consequent changes to the timetable. If you've made a booking that is affected by such a change Calmac will notify you with a change of booking.

The information below is provided as a guide only, and you should check with Caledonian MacBrayne for exact timings and bookings (reservations). It is also now possible to book on line.   Tel: 0800 066 5000 / 01631 566688.

Summer Timetable

29 March - 20 October 2024

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Day Oban to Mull Mull to Oban Notes
Depart Arrive Depart Arrive
Mon

to

Sat
- - 0710 0810  
0645 0735 0755 0845 Mon only
0725 0815 0845 0935 Not Mon
0835 0935 1000 1100  
0955 1045 1105 1155  
1125 1225 1250 1350  
1215 1305 1335 1425  
1415 1515 1540 1640  
1555 1645 1705 1755 Not Mon 15 July
1705 1805 1825 1925 Not Mon, Sat
1715 1815 1835 1935 Sat only
1725 1825 1850 1945 Mon only
1815 1905 1925 2015  
2000 2100 - -  
- - 2110 2205 Tue only
- - 2115 2215 Sat only
2140 2230 2245 2335 Fri only
2220 2315 - - Tue only
2230 2330 - - Sat only
Sun - - 0930 1030  
0955 1045 1105 1155  
1125 1225 1250 1350  
1215 1305 1335 1425  
1415 1515 1540 1640  
1555 1645 1705 1755  
1705 1805 1825 1925  
1815 1905 1930 2020  
1945 2045 - -  
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Fares (Summer 2024)

Single and return fares are available.
Cars: Single £16.00, Return £ 32.00
Passenger (inc driver): Single £4.25, Return £8.50
See Calmac for further details

Bus connections to Fionnphort

On week-days the bus meets the ferry services which depart Oban at 0745 (Mondays 0645), 1220 and 1555hrs. These may be subject to change, please consult the bus timetables.

For further information see Buses on Mull

Ferry to Iona (Summer)

The ferry runs from Fionnphort, at the tip of the Ross of Mull. Allow at least one hour (more in high season) to drive from Craignure, plus ten minutes to park and walk to the ferry. There is a large free car park in Fionnphort where you can leave your car while you are on Iona; the parking close to the ferry costs £1.00 an hour (pay-and-display meter).  Travel Times & Distances on Mull

You cannot take your car to Iona without a special permit, which requires prior arrangement with Argyll and Bute Council. Issued in exceptional circumstances only.

The information below is provided as a guide only, and you should check with Caledonian MacBrayne for exact details, particularly for the early morning ferries from Iona, some of which run only during school term or in peak months, and outside these times only by prior arrangement with the Craignure office (01860 340258).

Summer Timetable

29 March - 20 October 2024

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Day Fionnphort to Iona Iona to Fionnphort Notes
Depart Arrive Depart Arrive
Mon

to

Sat
- - 0610 0620 note A
- - 0645 0655 note B
0835 0845 0850 0900  
0955 1005 1010 1020  
1030 1040 1045 1055  
1145 1155 1200 1210  
AND FREQUENTLY UNTIL  
1600 1610 1615 1625  
1630 1640 1645 1655  
1700 1710 1715 1725  
1745 1755 1800 1810  
1815* 1825 1830 1840 *note C
Sun 0835 0845 0850 0900  
1000 1010 1015 1025  
1100 1110 1115 1125  
AND FREQUENTLY UNTIL  
1600 1610 1615 1625  
1700 1710 1715 1725  
1800* 1810 1815 1825 *note C
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Notes:

  • [A] Mon only and during school term, otherwise by request
  • [B] Tue-Sat, only by request (see Note [D])
  • [C] Awaits arrival of service bus from Craignure

Craignure office telephone: 01860 340258 (then Option 2)

Fares

Single and Return fares are available.
Return fares: Adult £4.10; Child under 15: £2.10 (under 5, free); Bicycle FREE
See Calmac for further details

Lochaline to Fishnish Ferry (Summer)

The ferry runs from Lochaline in Morvern to Fishnish on the east coast of Mull (about six miles north of Craignure).

This route is convenient if you're coming to (or leaving) Mull from/to the North. e.g. Skye, Fort William, Inverness. If you're travelling from/to the South or East it's about 35 miles further to Craignure than via the Oban ferry, but you might save some time as the crossings are shorter.

Note that there's an additional short ferry crossing at Corran. This is run by Highland Council. No booking, just turn up and go. There can be queues at busy times.

The information below is provided as a guide only, and you should check with Caledonian MacBrayne for exact timings. Tel: 0800 066 5000 / 01680 340258.

No booking, arrive at least ten minutes before sailing time.  Times & Distances on Mull

Summer Timetable

29 March - 20 October 2024

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Day Lochaline to Fishnish (Mull) Fishnish (Mull) to Lochaline Notes
Depart Arrive Depart Arrive
Mon

to

Sat
0700 0718 0725 0743 Note A
0745 0803 0810 0828  
0845 0903 0910 0928  
0940 0958 1000 1018  
1025 1043 1045 1103  
1110 1128 1130 1148  
1155 1213 1215 1233  
1245 1303 1310 1328  
1425 1443 1450 1508  
1515 1533 1540 1558 Note A
1600 1618 1625 1643  
1645 1703 1710 1728  
1755 1813 1815 1833  
1835 1853 1900 1918 Note B
Sun 0845 0903 0910 0928  
1000 1018 1025 1043  
1045 1103 1110 1128  
1245 1133 1310 1328  
1345 1403 1410 1428  
1445 1503 1510 1528  
1600 1618 1625 1643  
1645 1703 1710 1728  
1745 1803 1805 1823  
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Notes:

  • [A] Passenger numbers may be restricted
  • [B] Does not operate during October

Craignure office telephone: 01860 340258

Fares

Single and return fares are available.
Passenger (inc driver) £2.40/4.80; Cars £7.15/14.30
See Calmac for further details

Tobermory to Kilchoan Ferry (Summer)

The ferry runs from Tobermory in North Mull to Kilchoan in Ardnamurchan.

The information below is provided as a guide only, and you should check with Caledonian MacBrayne for exact details. Tel: 0800 066 5000 / 01860 340258.

No booking, arrive at least ten minutes before sailing time.  Times & Distances on Mull

The information below is provided as a guide only, and you should check with Caledonian MacBrayne for exact timings and bookings (reservations). It is also now possible to book online.   Tel: 0800 066 5000 / 01631 566688.

Summer Timetable

29 March - 20 October 2024

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Day Kilchoan to Tobermory Tobermory to Kilchoan Notes
Depart Arrive Depart Arrive
Mon

to

Sat
0720 0755 0800 0835  
0930 1005 1015 1050  
1100 1135 1145 1220  
1300 1335 1345 1420  
1430 1505 1515 1550  
1600 1635 1645 1720  
1800* 1835 1840 1915 *note A
Sun
May to
Aug
only
0930 1005 1015 1050  
1100 1135 1145 1220  
1300 1335 1345 1420  
1430 1505 1515 1550  
1600 1635 1645 1720  
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Notes:

  • [A] Awaits bus from Craignure if Craignure office is advised no later than 1600 on day of travel. Tel: 0800 066 5000 or +44 1475 650397 (for internation calls) to confirm
  • Fares

    Single and Returnfares are available.
    Passenger (inc driver) £3.35/6.70; Cars £10.40/20.80
    See Calmac for further details

Other Car Ferries to/from Mull

There are also Calmac car ferries from Oban to Craignure (Mull) and Lochaline (Morvern) to Fishnish (Mull) and Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan) to Tobermory (Mull)

For Iona you take the ferry from Fionnphort (Mull). You cannot take your car to Iona.

Check with Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) for bookings and fare options.