Timetable Consultations
Timetable Consultations FAQs
Caledonian MacBrayne are required to consult twice-yearly with communities on changes to timetables. We do this around June each year for the following year's summer timetable, and around November each year for the following year's winter timetable.
Is there any criteria for requested timetable changes?
Any changes to timetables must meet the following criteria:
Must be operationally feasible
Cost neutral
Current vessel deployment
Does not impact on another route
Complies with Fatigue Management Plan
What is the timetable consultation process for?
We use the process to assess changes to the timetable, including requests for additional sailings. It is not a process where we can consider non-timetable related matters, such as vessel deployment.
Who do you carry out consultations with and how are these done?
For each route across the network we consult with the nominated Ferry Committee/Community Council or Elected representatives. Each nominated group carries out consultation with their local community and then submits a consolidated request for any changes requested.
I'm not part of one of the nominated groups. How can I suggest changes to the timetable?
We are required to consult with the nominated groups, so all suggested changes or requests must be submitted via them.
I want to make a suggestion on a change to an existing timetable, how can I get in contact with my local nominated Ferry Committee/Community Council/Elected Representative?
Please see the list below for your local contact:
Route | Nominated Group | Contact Details |
Ardrossan - Brodick | Arran Ferry Committee | |
Ardrossan - Campbeltown | Campbeltown Ferry Committee | |
Kennacraig - Islay | Islay Ferry Committee | |
Colonsay - Oban/Kennacraig | Colonsay Community Council | |
Oban - Lismore | Lismore Community Council | |
Oban - Coll - Tiree | Coll Community Council Tiree Community Council | |
Oban - Craignure | Mull and Iona Ferry Committee | |
Oban - Castlebay | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
Mallaig - Armadale | Sleat Transport Forum | |
Mallaig - Small Isles | Small Isles Community Council | |
Mallaig - Lochboisdale | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
Ardmhor - Eriskay | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
Berneray - Leverburgh | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
Uig - Tarbert/Lochmaddy | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
Ullapool - Stornoway | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
Gourock - Dunoon | Cowal Transport Forum | |
Colintraive - Rhubodach | Bute Ferry Committee | |
Tarbert LF - Portavadie | Cowal Transport Forum | |
Gourock - Kilcreggan | Kilcreggan & Cove Community Council | |
Fishnish - Lochaline | Mull and Iona Ferry Committee | |
Gallanach - Kerrera | Kerrera Ferry Committee | |
Tobermory - Kilchoan | Mull and Iona Ferry Committee West Ardnamurchan Community Council | |
Tayinloan - Gigha | Gigha Community Council | |
Sconser - Raasay | Raasay Community Council | |
Claonaig - Lochranza | Arran Ferry Committee | |
Wemyss Bay - Rothesay | Bute Ferry Committee | |
Largs - Cumbrae | Cumbrae Ferry Users Group |