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Oban - Craignure
Winter timetable 21 October 2024 - 27 March 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: 30 minutes for vehicles and 10 minutes for foot passengers prior to departure. Late check in may result in space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.
1 December - 30 December 2024: View timetable here with an amended timetable operating between 24 - 28 December 2024.
31 December 2024 - 4 January 2025: View timetable here.
7 February - 7 March 2025: View timetable here.
8 March - 27 March 2025: View timetable here.
Mondays between 6 January - 3 February: To provide a service to Colonsay and avoid berthing clashes in Oban, amended timetables will operate on all Mondays between 6 January - 3 February. View timetable changes.
Summer timetable 28 March 2025 – 19 October 2025: The summer timetable for this route is available to view and book. Please note, that the timetable for the period 9 July – 16 July (which includes Tiree Music Festival period) is still being finalised and is not yet available. We will update customers as soon as we can. Read our customer update for further information.
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.
Alternative routes to/from Mull: there are alternative routes to Mull, travelling between Kilchoan - Tobermory or Lochaline - Fishnish.
Concessions: SPT Ferry Card, SPT Companion Ferry Card and Blue badge concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.
Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans: At the request of Argyll & Bute Council we have been asked to advise customers that they are required to secure a pitch for their vehicle on Mull in advance of travel. Please ensure you have agreed overnight provision. Before you travel, read about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.
Travelling with a bike: if travelling as a foot passenger and bringing a bike, please add it to your transaction. The bike ticket is free of charge. If you have a vehicle travelling with a bike or roof rack, please add details when prompted during the booking process.
Train connections: these are not guaranteed as some trains arrive or depart with less than the necessary transfer time. Please visit ScotRail's website for the latest information.
Guidance
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No service 25 December and 1 January
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SMS subscriptions Oban - Craignure - Text code 11
Stay updated
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Food and drink - sailings operated by MV Loch Frisa provides a hot drinks vending service only.
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Craignure linkspan has weight restrictions. Vehicles exceeding 44 tonne must have prior written permission from Argyll and Bute Council. This can be obtained from abnormalloads@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Winter 2024 / 2025