Mallaig port

The picturesque fishing village of Mallaig, high on Scotland’s wild west coast is a popular tourist attraction due to its stunning landscape and terminus for the iconic Jacobite steam train. It is also one of the busiest ports on the CalMac network, offering a range of routes all over the western isles.

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Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Ferry Terminal

Mallaig

PH41 4QD

See opening hours below

Opening hours

Please check the seasonal opening house for the Mallaig port office.

Key Information

  • This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
  • If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
  • Vehicles bound for for the Small Isles must be in possession of a valid permit to travel.
  • Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
  • Operates year round.
  • Connecting bus and train at Mallaig.

Crossing Times:

  • Small Isles - Varies depending on the island.
  • Lochboisdale 3 hours 30 minutes.
  • Armadale 45 minutes.

Check in process

Vehicles

  • Please arrive before your check-in closes.
    • Armadale / Small Isles - 30 minutes before departure
    • Lochboisdale - 45 minutes before departure
  • Vehicles bound for the Small Isles must be in possession of a valid permit to travel (Canna, Eigg, Muck and Rum).
  • If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
  • If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, we may not be able to carry you and you may have to pay an additional fee. 
  • We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival. 

Nearby

  • Fuel station: 100 yards
  • Cash Dispenser: 5 minutes
  • Newsagent or Grocery: 5 minutes
  • Fill up for your island adventure at the local petrol station, Johnston Bros, 100 yards from the terminal
  • Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, the nearest cash machine is 5 -minutes away at the Co-Op.
  • Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, 5 minutes walk from the port
  • Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Mallaig to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings

Connections

  • Connect with trains (including to Glasgow), just 5 minutes away.
  • Get a range of buses, 5 minutes from the terminal.
  • Or book a local taxi service
    • Lowrie's Taxi 07876 807693

Connecting ports

Rum

Isle of Rum

Eigg

Isle of Eigg

Canna

Isle of Canna

Muck

Isle of Muck

Armadale

Isle of Skye

Lochboisdale NEW

Isle of South Uist