Maolbhuidhe Bed and Breakfast, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull

Getting to Mull

Where is the Isle of Mull ?

Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, and lies off the west coast of Scotland about one hundred miles north-west of Glasgow by road. Area 338 square miles, population 2,700.

The principal ferry port for Mull is Oban; there are two other ferries which run from Lochaline (Morvern) and Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan).

Motoring on Mull

Most of the roads on Mull are single trackwith passing places, so make sure that you can confidently reverse your vehicle, and keep to the passing-place code.  Your average speeds may be lower at busy times, so allow plenty of time (about an hour from Craignure to Fionnphort, 36 miles)  Distances on Mull

On Mull there are petrol stations at Craignure, Salen, Tobermory and between Bunessan and Fionnphort (2).

Mull by train

Trains run from Glasgow (Queen Street station) to Oban, where you can catch the ferry to Craignure (Mull). The train journey takes about three hours.

How to get to Oban by road

The routes outlined below are the principal ways of getting to Mull, and they all end at one of the three ferries. There are, of course, alternative routes and variations on those below. Much depends on the time you have available. We recommend that you use these directions in conjunction with a map of at least sufficiently large scale to see the way-points mentioned.

From Southern Scotland and England

Go to Glasgow, then take the A82 north along loch Lomond, forking right in Tarbet for Crianlarich and Tyndrum. Just beyond Tyndrum fork left onto the A85 for Dalmally and Oban. In Oban take the ferry to Craignure (Mull).

As an alternative, half way up loch Lomond, at Tarbet, keep straight on for Arrochar, and continue via the 'Rest and Be Thankful' pass to Inverary where you turn right for Dalmally and Oban (rejoining the first route just west of Dalmally). The distance is much the same but it avoids the narrow and congested road at the upper end of loch Lomond.

From Edinburgh

Go to Stirling (M9), then at Jn 10 take the A84 to Lochearnhead, joining the A85 to Crianlarich and Tyndrum. Just beyond Tyndrum fork left onto the A85 for Dalmally and Oban.

From Perth, Dundee and Tayside

From Perth take the A85 west through Crieff to Lochearnhead. Then follow the Edinburgh directions above.

From further north on the A9 you can take the A827 through Aberfeldy and Killin to Crianlarich. Then follow the Edinburgh directions above.

From Northern Scotland (avoiding Oban)

Go to Fort William, then take the A82 south to Corran Ferry and cross to Ardgour. Take the A861 towards Strontian, turning onto the A884 for Lochaline about a mile before Strontian. The A884 is a single track road. At Lochaline take the regular ferry to Fishnish (Mull).

If you have plenty of time (and good weather), about six miles from Ardgour and just beyond Inversanda, take the B8043 along the west side of Loch Linnhe (signed Kingairloch). Lovely views across to Appin. Continue through Kingairloch to rejoin the road to Lochaline. Be aware that the road is narrow and the surface poor in places. You cannot hurry.

From Skye (avoiding Oban)

You have two choices. You can leave Skye by the bridge, and go to Fort William, as above. Or you can go to Armadale (in Sleat, SW Skye) and take the ferry to Mallaig. From Mallaig take the A830 (Road to the Isles) to Lochailort, where you turn right onto the A861 and follow it to Strontian. A mile beyond Strontian turn right onto the A884 for Lochaline, where you take the regular ferry to Fishnish (Mull).

From Ardnamurchan

Head for Kilchoan in west Ardnamurchan, and take the ferry to Tobermory (Mull).

Map of Mull

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