SOUTH UIST:
Mallaig (MAL)/Oban (OBA) - Lochboisdale (LBO)
One or more sailings are disrupted
Service updates
Friday 17th May
Due to further delays with MV Finlaggans' annual overhaul resulting in the delayed release of MV Lord of the Isles, MV Isle of Mull will now operate this route to and from Oban to the following timetable:
Depart Lochboisdale - 06:05
Arrive Oban- 11:40
Depart Oban- 12:45
Arrive Lochboisdale - 18:20
Please note there will be no sailings to/from Mallaig.
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.
Saturday 18th May
Due to further delays with MV Finlaggans' annual overhaul MV Lord of the Isles will not resume service as previously planned, Therefore the 1300 departing Oban has been cancelled.
MV Isle of Mull will operate the 06:05 departing Lochboidale as timetabled.
Please note there will be no sailings to/from Mallaig.
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.
Sunday 19th May
Due to further delays with MV Finlaggans' annual overhaul resulting in the delayed release of MV Lord of the Isles, the 09:15 departing Lochboisdale has been cancelled. The 13:50 departing Mallaig will now depart from Oban at the earlier time of 13:00.
Please note, during this period there will be no sailings to/from Mallaig.
All bookings affected will be contacted by us in due course. We are currently updating our reservation system to reflect these changes, whilst we do so some sailings may be unavailable.
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Reason: operational
Last Updated: 17 May 2024 05:50
Supplementary information
Until Further Notice
The Lochboisdale port office is currently without power and water. Please contact 0800 066 5000 for any assistance required.
Summer Tidal Amendments
Please see details for the Summer Tidal amendments 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.
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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.
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Last Updated: 17 May 2024 05:50
