MULL:
Oban (OBA) - Craignure (CRA)
Be aware
Service updates
Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 October
Due to weather impacting elsewhere in the network, MV Isle of Mull will no longer be redeployed and will remain on the Oban - Craignure service.
Previous timetabled sailings have been reinstated and we are in the process of updating our booking system to reflect these changes.
Customers affected by this disruption will be contacted directly by the ports.
Wednesday 9 October
Due to the Mull Rally, the following additional sailings will operate –
Departing Craignure – 21:10 & 21:40
Departing Oban – 20:35 & 22:20
Due to strong North Easterly winds predicted in Craignure, sailings operated by MV Isle of Mull are liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.
Thursday 26 September – Wednesday 9 October
To provide additional capacity on our Arran routes, MV Lord of the Isles will remain redeployed to Islay services until Wednesday 9 October. In order to provide a service on Mallaig-Lochboisdale, MV Isle of Mull will operate between Mallaig-Lochboisdale and Oban-Craignure.
An amended timetable is in place and available to view here. This will operate from Thursday 3 October - Sunday 6 October and Tuesday 8 October - Wednesday 9 October.
For further background information read our Customer Update.
Friday 11 – Friday 18 October
As a result of disruption elsewhere in the network, we are currently reviewing vessel deployment options on this route for sailings between Friday 11 – Friday 18 October. An update will be provided at approximately 10:00 on Wednesday 9 October.
Impacted bookings – New bookings and amendments between Friday 11 – Friday 18 October are currently closed. Once vessel deployment options are confirmed we will be in touch with impacted customers. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Lochaline-Fishnish
We have an alternative crossing to/from Mull via our non-bookable Lochaline - Fishnish service. This route is a turn up and go service and will be operated on a first come first served basis. Customers should be aware their preferred sailing choice may not be guaranteed. Further information on travelling on the Lochaline-Fishnish service can be found on our FAQ's page.
Reason: operational
Last Updated: 08 Oct 2024 19:02
Supplementary information
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 10 minutes for foot passengers - otherwise space will be reallocated.
Late check-in may also lead to the vehicle being refused carriage.
Winter timetable
The winter timetable for this route, 21 October 2024 - 4 January 2025 is now open for bookings. A further update on remaining winter timetables and bookings for the period 5 January - 27 March 2025 will be provided on Thursday 17 October. For further information, please read our customer update.
Sunday 13 October
Due to the Mull Rally, the following additional sailings will operate –
Departing Oban – 07:25
Departing Craignure – 08:45
Tuesday 15 October
In support of the Mull Rally and to allow the vessel time to conduct weekly safety drills, the following sailings have been cancelled -
Departing Oban – 12:15
Departing Craignure – 13:35
Thursday 17 October
The following sailings previously cancelled for safety drills have now been reinstated -
Departing Oban – 12:15
Departing Craignure – 13:35
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October.
Due to operational reasons, an amended timetable will operate on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October. Please see here for details.
Livestock Transport Information
Please be aware:
Four tier floats are not permitted on enclosed vessels such as MV Isle of Mull. Four tier floats carrying only three tiers of light lambs are permitted on MV Isle of Mull sailings from Craignure to Oban. No more than five full size floats may be carried at any one time on MV Isle of Mull.
Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases. If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online.
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.
Connecting Bus Connections - Citylink have made some improvements for summer timetable connections between Oban and Glasgow. Visit citylink.co.uk for the latest timetables.
Stay Safe - When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details.
Last Updated: 08 Oct 2024 19:02
