Route information

Key information

Mallaig - Armadale

Winter timetable 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026:

Winter timetables for the period 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026 are available to view below and in the timetables tab on this page.

Summer timetables 27 March - 18 October 2026:

Summer timetable for the period 27 March to 18 October 2026 is now available to view and/or download for this route in the timetables tab on this page and bookings are open.

Non-service days: Due to planned vessel maintenance elsewhere on the network, no service will operate on the following Saturdays - 28 March, 4 April, 9 April, 7 September & 17 October.

Summer Tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout Summer 2026. View tidal timetable.

Amended timetable: We will be operating amended timetables due to planned vessel maintenance on the following dates - 14 May, 11 June, 6 July, 9 July, 13 August, 10 September, 5 October & 8 October. View amended timetables.

Key Information:

Service status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

Check-in: 20 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 10 minutes for foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Guidance

  • CheckSMS subscriptions Mallaig - Armadale - Text code 18 Stay updated
  • CheckPlease note booking is essential on this route - Buy tickets
  • CheckNo service 25, 26 December and 1, 2 January
  • CheckPassenger travelling with canoes, please contact Mallaig office on 01687 310240 in advance of travel.

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