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Oban (OBA) - Colonsay (CSA) - Port Askaig (PAS) - Kennacraig (KEN)

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Service updates

Wednesday’s & Saturday’s 17th, 20th, 24th 27th April & 1st, 4th, 8th May

Please be advised during the period of MV Finlaggan overhaul, an amended timetable will operate between Oban-Colonsay

Please note there will be no Islay or Kennacraig connections.

Please see timetable here.

All bookings affected will be contacted by us in due course.

We are currently updating our reservation system to reflect these changes, whilst we do so some sailings may be unavailable. 

We’ll keep customers informed should there be any further changes in connection to this route. If you’ve not already done so, download our app or follow our Twitter @CalMac_Updates so we can provide you with timely updates, with the latest information we have available. Alternatively, you can also sign up to our service status text updates.

Reason: operational

Last Updated: 16 Apr 2024 05:37

Supplementary information

24th May - 3rd June

We will be running additional sailings for visitors travelling to and from Islay's Fèis Ìle in May and June 2024, following consultation with local communities, and other routes will be temporarily impacted as a result. If you have a booking in place that is affected, we do apologise for this, and our port team will be in touch with you in date order to provide further information and support.

Amended timetables will operate on the following routes and all details can found here. 

A82 CORRYCHURRACHAN, NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURES WITH AMNESTIES
Sunday 21st April to Friday 3rd May 2024

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking essential carriageway resurfacing works on the A82 Corrychurrachan. It will be necessary to close the A82 trunk road in both directions each night from the evening of Sunday 21st April to the morning of Friday 3rd May, a total of 10 nights. No work will be undertaken on Friday or Saturday nights. The road will be closed each night between 20:00 to 06:00. Amnesty periods will be in place where work on site will be temporarily suspended and vehicles will be escorted through site at: 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am, 2am and 4am. The road closure will be removed out with working hours, however a 30mph speed limit and warning signs will remain in place.

Livestock Transport Information
Please be aware:
Four tier floats are not permitted on enclosed vessels such as MV Isle of Mull. Four tier floats carrying only three tiers of light lambs are permitted on MV Isle of Mull sailings from Craignure to Oban. No more than five full size floats may be carried at any one time on MV Isle of Mull.

Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases. If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online.

Connecting Services - For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely.

Connecting Bus Connections - Citylink have made some improvements for summer timetable connections between Oban and Glasgow. Visit citylink.co.uk for the latest timetables.

Stay Safe - When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details. 

Payment Information - Contactless payment is quick and easy. If you're travelling with us, please do so using a contactless payment method. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google or Samsung Pay. If you need assistance, please speak with a member of staff.

Last Updated: 16 Apr 2024 05:37

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