Oban to Craignure Ferry (Winter)
Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) run a ferry from Oban to Craignure (Mull) which takes about 45 minutes each way. The ferry runs seven days a week, with up to six sailings a day in summer, but less often in winter.
The information below is provided as a guide only, and you should check with
Caledonian MacBrayne for exact timings and bookings (reservations).
Tel: 0800 066 5000 / 01631 700506.
Booking for your car is advisable at all times, and essential in the peak season. You need to check in at Oban pier 30 minutes before sailing time. Times & Distances on Mull
There is no booking for pedestrians and tickets can be bought on arrival at the pier. Pedestrians must board ten minutes before sailing time.
Winter Timetable
The Winter 2024-25 timetable has not yet been published.
The table below is based on the the previous winter's timetable
Sailings vary according to the day of the week.
Limited sailings at Christmas and New Year.
21 October 2024 - Late March 2025
click for summer timetable| Day | Oban to Mull | Mull to Oban | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive | ||
| Mon | 0645 | 0733 | 0800 | 0846 | |
| 1000 | 1046 | 1100 | 1146 | ||
| 1400 | 1446 | 1500 | 1546 | ||
| 1600 | 1646 | 1700 | 1746 | ||
| Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri |
0800 | 0846 | 0900 | 0946 | |
| 1000 | 1046 | 1100 | 1146 | ||
| 1200 | 1246 | 1300 | 1346 | ||
| 1400 | 1446 | 1500 | 1546 | ||
| 1600 | 1646 | 1700 | 1746 | ||
| 1800 | 1846 | 1900 | 1946 | Tue & Fri only | |
| 2145 | 2231 | - | - | Fri only | |
| Sat | - | - | 0645 | 0731 | |
| 0800 | 0846 | 0900 | 0946 | ||
| 1000 | 1046 | 1100 | 1146 | ||
| 1200 | 1246 | 1300 | 1346 | ||
| 1600 | 1646 | 1700 | 1746 | ||
| 2145 | 2231 | - | - | ||
| Sun | - | - | 0900 | 0946 | |
| 1000 | 1046 | 1100 | 1146 | ||
| 1600 | 1646 | 1700 | 1746 | ||
| 1800 | 1846 | 1900 | 1946 | ||
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Notes:
- No service 25 Dec or 1 Jan
- For 26 Dec & 2 Jan, consult Calmac
Fares
Single and return fares are available.
Cars: Single £13.40, Return £ 26.80
Passenger (inc driver): Single £3.60, Return £7.20
(Fares shown are for Summer 2018)
See Calmac for further details
Other Car Ferries to and from Mull
There are also Calmac car ferries from Lochaline (Morvern) to Fishnish (Mull), and Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan) to Tobermory (Mull).
For Iona you take the ferry from Fionnphort (Mull). Check with Caledonian MacBrayne for bookings and fare options.
Bus connections to Fionnphort
There is only a limited bus service in Winter. NO Sunday busses.
For further information see Buses on Mull
