Valid from 23 October 2023 - 28 March 2024
Please always check the service status of this route for the latest information, before you travel
23 - 29 October & 16 December - 2 February & 29 February - 27 March - View timetable
30 October - 15 December - View timetable
3-28 February 2024 - Due to operational reasons, a combined service between Lochboisdale/Castlebay and Oban will operate from 3-28 February 2024. Amended timetables will also operate on several dates due to overhaul and in some occasions tidals. Please see details here.
Planning ahead - Book your ticket online before in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. When you book online, you will immediately receive an eTicket direct to your email inbox. Each eTicket has a QR code, meaning you'll instantly be ready to board. There's no need to print at home or collect your tickets at the port, eTickets can be scanned from your device.
Travelling with a bike - If you're travelling as a foot passenger and 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. If you're a vehicle passenger, travelling with a bike or roof rack, please add your details when prompted in the booking platform.
Blue badge holders - Blue Badge concessions are now available online, meaning they'll be applied to your ticket. This is an alternative to visiting the port office / speaking with staff. Please continue to carry your concession card or equivalent when you travel.
If you are travelling in a motorhome, campervan or caravan, before travel find out more about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 30 minutes for foot passengers - otherwise space will be reallocated. Late check-in may also lead to the vehicle being refused carriage.
23 - 29 October & 16 December - 2 February & 29 February - 27 March
30 October - 15 December
