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
click for winter timetableDay | Oban to Mull | Mull to Oban | Notes | ||
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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
click for winter timetableDay | Fionnphort to Iona | Iona to Fionnphort | Notes | ||
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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
click for winter timetableDay | Lochaline to Fishnish (Mull) | Fishnish (Mull) to Lochaline | Notes | ||
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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
click for winter timetableDay | Kilchoan to Tobermory | Tobermory to Kilchoan | Notes | ||
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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.