Maolbhuidhe Bed and Breakfast, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull
Ferries to and from Mull in Winter
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, but in winter this becomes more complicated because of the need for ships to go for annual overhaul. So at times there are two ferries in winter, but at other times there is only one. It is best to check directly with Calmac for winter timetable and fares.
Booking for your car is advisable at all times, and even in winter some sailings are full. 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 as it will save time. Some of the transfer times between bus/train and ferry are tight. Tickets can also be bought on arrival at the ferry terminal. Pedestrians must board ten minutes before sailing time.
You can book on line. Tel: 0800 066 5000 / 01631 566688.
Winter Timetable 2024/2025
click for summer timetableThe ferry timetable for Winter 2024/25 is complicated because the requirement for ships to go for winter overhaul means that there are sometimes two ferries on the Oban-Craignure run, and sometimes only one. This can change at short notice.
It is best to check directly with Calmac
Fares (Winter 2024/25)
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 (Winter)
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).
Winter Timetable
The Winter 2024/2025 timetable is complicated by the need to keep in step with the Oban-Craignure timetable, for onward connections. There can be frequent changes. It is therefore not possible to provide a useful summary below.
Please check directly with Calmac for Iona winter timetables.
Note that there are limited sailings at Christmas and New Year.
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 (Winter)
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
Winter Timetable
Limited sailings at Christmas and New Year.
21 October 2024 - 28 March 2025
click for summer timetable| 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 | ||
| 1000 | 1018 | 1025 | 1043 | ||
| 1045 | 1103 | 1110 | 1128 | ||
| 1245 | 1303 | 1310 | 1328 | ||
| 1345 | 1403 | 1410 | 1428 | Note A | |
| 1445 | 1503 | 1510 | 1528 | ||
| 1600 | 1618 | 1625 | 1643 | ||
| 1645 | 1703 | 1710 | 1728 | ||
| 1745 | 1803 | 1805 | 1823 | ||
| Sun | 0845 | 0903 | 0910 | 0928 | |
| 1000 | 1018 | 1025 | 1043 | ||
| 1600 | 1618 | 1625 | 1643 | ||
| 1645 | 1703 | 1710 | 1728 | ||
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Notes:
- [A] Passenger numbers may be restricted
Craignure office telephone: 01860 340258
Fares
Single and return fares are available.
Passenger (inc driver) £2.95/5.90; Cars £8.60/17.20
See Calmac for further details
Tobermory to Kilchoan Ferry (Winter)
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
Winter Timetable
Limited sailings at Christmas and New Year (request only).
21 October 2024 - 28 March 2025
click for summer timetable| Day | Kilchoan to Tobermory | Tobermory to Kilchoan | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive | ||
| Mon Wed Fri |
0720 | 0755 | 0800 | 0835 | |
| 1100 | 1135 | 1145 | 1220 | ||
| 1600 | 1635 | 1645 | 1720 | ||
| Tue Thur |
0720 | 0755 | 0800 | 0835 | |
| 0930 | 1005 | 1015 | 1050 | ||
| 1300 | 1335 | 1345 | 1420 | ||
| 1600 | 1635 | 1645 | 1720 | ||
| Sat | 0930 | 1005 | 1015 | 1050 | |
| 1300 | 1335 | 1345 | 1420 | ||
| 1545 | 1620 | 1630 | 1705 | ||
| Sun | No Sunday service in winter | ||||
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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.