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: 08000 66 5000 / 01631 566688.
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.
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.
Sailings vary according to the day of the week.
Limited sailings at Christmas and New Year.
| Day | Oban to Mull | Mull to Oban | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive | ||
| Mon | 0700 | 0746 | 0800 | 0846 | |
| 1000 | 1046 | 1100 | 1146 | ||
| 1600 | 1646 | 1700 | 1746 | ||
| Tue & Thu |
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 only | |
| Wed | 0800 | 0846 | 0900 | 0946 | |
| 1000 | 1046 | 1100 | 1146 | ||
| 1600 | 1646 | 1700 | 1746 | ||
| Fri | 0800 | 0846 | 0900 | 0946 | |
| 1600 | 1646 | 1700 | 1746 | ||
| 1800 | 1846 | 1900 | 1946 | ||
| 2145 | 2231 | - | - | ||
| 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:
Single, return and 'Saver' fares are available.
Five day Saver return fares are:
Passenger (inc driver) £6.65; Cars £47.50
See Calmac for further details
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.