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Route information

Key information

Oban - Lismore

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: 10 minutes for vehicles and foot passengers prior to departure. Late check in may result in space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables between Oban and Lismore due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout summer 2025. View tidal 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: 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.

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: 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 Lismore in advance of travel. Please ensure you have agreed overnight provision. Before you travel, read about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

Guidance

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Available timetables

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