Welcome toRum

The ferry to Rum runs on the Small Isles route, from the port of Mallaig.

Get the ferry to Rum from Mallaig on the mainland. You must make an online booking for passengers and also if you're bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your booking, and then contact the Mallaig port office directly to check that space is available. This ticket will remain free of charge. If you are taking a vehicle you must have a permit to travel ( see timetable for more information) and contact the Mallaig Office  directly.

If you are planning to travel on a day trip to Rum or one of the Small Isles - our timetable will guide you on what is possible. Due to the nature of the service, the timetable changes every day, and you'll need to factor this into your choice and plans as it may not always be possible to travel to and from your chosen island in one day.  Non landing cruise tickets are not available. Customers will need to disembark and cannot stay on board.

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Getting to Mallaig

Mallaig is a port on the North West coast, and makes a great base for your adventures on the Isles.

By car

Mallaig is roughly 3 hours 30 minutes from Glasgow, or 4 hours from Edinburgh by car. There are no EV charging points on the Small Isles however three rapid charging points are available in Mallaig at the West Bay Car Park, approximately 300m from the Terminal Building.

Postcode for sat nav

Mallaig Port: PH41 4QD

Travelling without a car

By train

From Glasgow it is possible to catch the train direct to Mallaig, on one of the World's most beautiful train journeys. The fastest train takes 5 hours 14 minutes and includes a crossing on the famous Glenfinnan viaduct which featured in the Harry Potter films. Check Journey Planner for train times.

By Bus

Mallaig is easily reached by bus from Glasgow with a change in Fort William.  Check out our new Journey Planner for more details.

By Foot

The Isle of Rum is the largest of the Small Isles archipelago among the Scottish Inner Hebrides and measures 40.4 square miles and is largely volcanic. Rum is Scotland's finest National Nature Reserve and is of international importance for many of its plants, habitats and birds. To find details of where to walk on Rum visit the Isle of Rum website.

By Bike

Mountain biking is the perfect way to explore the Small Isles. Rum has over 30 miles of roads and 4DW tracks that includes tough steep climbs for advanced riders. The island is not for the faint hearted with its rough terrain, but there is a lot to explore on the island and has nearly 1,000 Red Deer, as well as Golden and White-tailed Eagles. Similarly, the Rum Pony has been native to the Highlands and the Islands since the last Ice Age however on Rum the ponies have remained in a form close to their original endemic type. Bike hire is available on the island, check out Isle of Rum  for further details.

If you're bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your booking, - this means that you have more certainty about space. This ticket will remain free of charge.  

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