Supplementary information

Until Further Notice

As of Wednesday 10 July, Scotrail will introduce a temporary timetable. This will impact various onward travel connections across the network. For further details please visit Scotrail prior to your journey.

Friday 23rd August

Due to livestock sales and to avoid berthing clashes in Oban, the Oban departure will be delayed as follows:

Depart Oban – 13:30
Arrive Castlebay – 18:15

The 07:00 service departing Castlebay will operate to timetable.

Saturday 24th August & Monday 16th September

Due to livestock sales the following amended timetable will operate –

Saturday 24th August
Depart Castlebay - 07:25 (early 07:55)
Arrive Oban -12:10
Depart Oban - 13:00 (early 13:30)
Arrive Castlebay -17:45

Monday 16th September
Depart Oban -13:00 – (early 13:10)
Arrive Castlebay -17:45

Tuesday 17th September

Due to livestock sales and to avoid berthing clashes in Oban, the Oban departure will be delayed as follows:

Depart Oban – 13:30
Arrive Castlebay – 18:15

The 07:00 service departing Castlebay will operate to timetable.

Wednesday 18th September

Due to MV Clansman requiring to travel to Colonsay in support of the Colonsay Music Festival there is no connection via Coll/Tiree.
All bookings affected by this change will be contacted by us in due course.

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.

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Last Updated: 27 Jul 2024 08:27