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Route information

Key information

Oban - Craignure

Summer timetable 28 March 2025 – 19 October 2025:

Timetable: The timetable(s) for this route are available below:

Until 17 October: View timetable here.

22 September: To support livestock sales, amended timetables will operate on 22 September. View amended timetable.

11 October - Due to MV Isle of Mull operating a service to Colonsay an amended timetable will operate on Saturday 11 October. View timetable here.

8 & 12 October - Amended timetables will operate during the period of Mull Rally on 8 & 12 October 2025. View amended timetables here.

18 & 19 October: MV Loch Frisa will operate a single vessel service on this route. View timetable here.

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 open for bookings.

20 October - 9 December: View winter timetable here.

25 November & 17 February: View amended timetable.

10 December - 14 March: View winter timetable here.

15 - 26 March: View winter timetable here.

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

Read our passenger travel checklist to prepare for your journey.

Planning ahead:  Book your ticket online in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. eTickets can be scanned from your device. 

Alternative routes to/from Mull: there are alternative routes to Mull, travelling between Kilchoan - Tobermory or Lochaline - Fishnish.

Concessions: SPT Ferry Card, SPT Companion Ferry Card and Blue badge concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.

Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans: At the request of Argyll & Bute Council we have been asked to advise customers that they are required to secure a pitch for their vehicle on Mull in advance of travel. Please ensure you have agreed overnight provision. Before you travel, read about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

Travelling with a bike: if travelling as a foot passenger and bringing a bike, please add it to your transaction. The bike ticket is free of charge. If you have a vehicle travelling with a bike or roof rack, please add details when prompted during the booking process. 

Train connections: these are not guaranteed as some trains arrive or depart with less than the necessary transfer time. Please visit ScotRail's website for the latest information.

Guidance

  • CheckNo service 25 December and 1 January
  • CheckSMS subscriptions Oban - Craignure - Text code 11 Stay updated
  • CheckFood and drink - sailings operated by MV Loch Frisa provides a hot drinks vending service only.
  • CheckCraignure linkspan has weight restrictions. Vehicles exceeding 44 tonne must have prior written permission from Argyll and Bute Council. This can be obtained from abnormalloads@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Available timetables

Port and vessel facilities