MULL:
Oban (OBA) - Craignure (CRA)
Be aware
Service updates
Until Friday 17th May
Due to a delay to the completion of MV Finlaggan’s overhaul and vessel deployments, MV Coruisk and MV Loch Frisa will continue to operate a two vessel service. Please see timetable here.
All bookings affected by this change will be contacted by the ports in due course. We are currently updating our reservation system to reflect these changes, whilst we do so some sailings may be unavailable.
Foot Passenger Tickets
Due to limited passenger capacity, until 18th May, foot passengers are advised to book tickets in advance.
Saturday 18th May
Due to vessel redeployments as part of the annual overhaul programme, the following amendments are in place:
Depart Oban- 07:15 (early 07:25) and 09:45 (early 09:55)
Depart Craignure- 08:30 (early 08:45) and 11:00 (early 11:05)
All other sailings are operating to timetable.
MV Isle of Mull will resume the Oban-Craignure service from 12:15 departing Oban.
Due to the volume of commercial traffic, the following additional sailings will operate:
Depart Oban - 16:30
Arrive Craignure - 17:25
Depart Craignure - 17:50
Arrive Oban - 18:45
We’ll keep customers informed should there be any further changes in connection to this route. If you’ve not already done so, download our app or follow our Twitter @CalMac_Updates so we can provide you with timely updates, with the latest information we have available. Alternatively, you can also sign up to our service status text updates.
Reason: operational
Last Updated: 17 May 2024 05:47
Supplementary information
Until Further Notice
Due to an issue with the card machine, MV Coruisk will take cash-only payments until further notice.
Craignure Investigation Works
For approximately 5 weeks from Monday 22nd April, underwater ground investigation work, led by Argyll and Bute Council, will commence in the vicinity of Craignure. Ferry services are expected to operate as normal, however may be subject to delay or cancellation at short notice.
24th May - 3rd June
We will be running additional sailings for visitors travelling to and from Islay's Fèis Ìle in May and June 2024, following consultation with local communities, and other routes will be temporarily impacted as a result. If you have a booking in place that is affected, we do apologise for this, and our port team will be in touch with you in date order to provide further information and support.
Amended timetables will operate on the following routes and all details can found here.
A82 CORRYCHURRACHAN, NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURES
Sunday 26th May to Friday 7th June
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking essential carriageway resurfacing works on the A82 Corrychurrachan. Due to the nature of the works, it will be necessary to close the A82 trunk road in both directions each night from the evening of Sunday 26th May to the morning of Friday 7th June, a total of 10 Nights. No work will be undertaken on Friday or Saturday nights. The road will be closed each night between 20:00pm to 06:00am. Amnesty periods will be in place where work on site will be temporarily suspended and vehicles will then be escorted through site, which will operate at the following times: 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am, 2am and 4am. The road closure will be removed out with working hours, however a 30mph speed limit and warning signs will remain in place, as traffic will be travelling over a temporary road surface. Access through the works site for emergency services will be always maintained.
Tiree Music Festival 2024
Wednesday 10th to Wednesday 17th July
Amended timetables will operate between 10th and 17th July to accommodate the Tiree Music Festival. Please see full details here.
Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases. If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online.
Connecting Services - For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely.
Connecting Bus Connections - Citylink have made some improvements for summer timetable connections between Oban and Glasgow. Visit citylink.co.uk for the latest timetables.
Stay Safe - When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details.
Payment Information - Contactless payment is quick and easy. If you're travelling with us, please do so using a contactless payment method. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google or Samsung Pay. If you need assistance, please speak with a member of staff.
Last Updated: 17 May 2024 05:47
