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Tobermory - Kilchoan

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: Advance purchase your ticket online, before you travel. Read our helpful guide on ticket validity.

Check-in: 10 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your vehicle being refused carriage.

Tidal amendments: Timing may vary according to tidal conditions and in some circumstances may differ from the published timetable on the following dates: 28, 29, 30, 31 March & 1 April. View timetables here.

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: Purchase 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 Oban - Craignure 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.

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 transactions.

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

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No service on 25 December and 1 January

Available timetables

Summer 2025

Port and vessel facilities

This route operates a 'Turn Up and Go' service. You are required to choose a preferred departure date when booking, but your ticket is valid for any date within the selected timetable period (summer or winter).

Find fares for your journey below. Vehicle pricing does not include driver.

Summer 2025

Passenger	Single	Return
Adult	£3.70	£7.40
Child	£1.85	£3.70

Vehicle	Single	Return
Car	£11.45	£22.90
Motorcycle	£5.75	£11.50
Baggage Trailer <2.5m	£5.75	£11.50
Trailer <6m	£11.45	£22.90
Trailer 6.01-8m	£17.20	£34.40
Caravan <6m	£11.45	£22.90
Caravan 6.01-8m	£17.20	£34.40
Motorhome <6m	£11.45	£22.90
Motorhome 6.01-8m	£28.65	£57.30
Motorhome 8.01-10m	£34.35	£68.70
Motorhome 10.01-12m	£40.10	£80.20

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Ticket type	Single	Return
Pedal cycles	Free	Free

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Groups of 6 or more pedal cycles must inform the relevant port office in advance of travel. It should be noted that we may not be able to offer the first sailing of choice, therefore groups may not always be able to travel together.
Light goods vehicles exceeding 6 metres in length, 3.5 tonnes in weight, 3 metres in height, or 2.3 metres in width are charged at commercial vehicle rate.

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Summer 2025

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