SOUTH UIST:
Mallaig (MAL)/Oban (OBA) - Lochboisdale (LBO)
One or more sailings are disrupted
Service updates
Friday 25 October
Due to a combination of operational reasons and adverse weather conditions, the following amended timetable operates –
Depart Oban – 16:15
Arrive Lochboisdale – 21:45
Saturday 26 October
This service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice due to adverse weather. This is in relation to a forecast of strong winds.
Thursday 31 October – Friday 15 November
Following a request from the Barra community to maintain the supply chain of food produce to the island. We have now amended the Thursday evening and Friday timetables for the service to facilitate an outbound and inbound service for Barra on the Friday which is key for their food supply chain.
MV Isle of Mull will operate a combined service with Castlebay. Please see timetable here.
Freight will be prioritised in the first instance during the shared service timetable. Remaining space will then be offered to general traffic.
Impacted bookings – New bookings and amendments for Fridays between 25 October - 15 November are currently closed while our teams move impacted bookings. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
For full details, please visit our customer update.
Reason: weather conditions
Last Updated: 25 Oct 2024 19:49
Supplementary information
Winter timetable
The winter timetable for this route, 21 October 2024 - 4 January 2025 is now open for bookings. Timetables for the period 5 January - 27 March 2025 will be available to view on our website on Thursday 17 October and customer bookings for this period will open on Tuesday 29 October at 12 noon.
A82 Glengarry Castle, Night time Road Closure
Sunday 10 to Thursday 14 November
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake essential resurfacing works on the A82 Glengarry castle.
The A82 trunk road will be closed in both directions each night from the evening of Sunday 10 November to the morning of Thursday 14 November.
The road will be closed each night between 20:00pm to 06:00am. Amnesty periods will be in place when work will be temporarily suspended and vehicles escorted through site, at the following times: 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am, 2am and 4am. The road closure will be removed out with working hours, however a 30mph speed limit and warning signs will remain in place. Access through the works site for emergency services will be always maintained.
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.
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.
Passenger Rights - For more information on passenger rights and how to claim, visit our online guide.
Last Updated: 25 Oct 2024 19:49
