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Route information

Key information

Oban - Castlebay

Summer timetable 28 March 2025 – 19 October 2025

Timetable: The timetable(s) for this route are available below - View or download to plan your journey.

Service status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

Check-in: 45 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 30 minutes for foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

February – May 2025 Due to delays to annual overhaul and vessel availability we have had to make several deployment changes across our network, including changes to vessels and services on this route. Customer bookings could be subject to changes of times / vessel as we work through changes, however, we’ll update you, should you be affected. Please read our customer update to find out the latest information.

1-22 April 2025: An amended timetable will operate on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between 1-23 April due to vessel redeployment. View amended timetable here.

23 April - 13 May 2025: Due to a combination of vessel redeployment and berth clashes at Oban, a further amended timetable will operate between 23 April - 13 May. View amended timetable here.

9, 14, 16 July 2025: An amended timetable will operate on 9, 14 & 16 July 2025 due to Tiree Music Festival. View amended timetable.

Winter timetable 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026 The Caledonian MacBrayne winter timetable is now finished for the 2024/25 season. The next winter timetables will run from 20 October 2025 – 26 March 2026. We will update customers via our website once we have a release date confirmed.

Read our passenger travel checklist to prepare for your journey.

Planning ahead:  Book your ticket online in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. eTickets can be scanned from your device.  

Concessions: Blue badge concession is available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.

Group passengers: for tickets purchased online for any number of travelling companions the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to all legs of the journey. If you are unsure whether all group members will travel together, please make separate bookings.

Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) request that visitors in caravans, motorhomes and campervans stay in official campsites or designated overnight spots. Plan your trip carefully and stay only in these designated areas. Please follow the P.L.A.C.E visitor code to help to keep the Outer Hebrides special.

Before you travel, read about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

Guidance

Available timetables

Port and vessel facilities