BARRA :
Oban (OBA) - Castlebay (CAS)
One or more sailings are disrupted
Service updates
Tuesday 23rd – Friday 26th April
Following investigations into the technical issue with MV Isle of Lewis' Bow Visor, we have identified damage to the Port lower cleat. The vessel has now been removed from service and will locate to Greenock Dock for further repairs. Preparation of a full and permanent repair plan is underway and once completed we will be able to define an estimated repair duration. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
MV Isle of Mull will operate the following combined timetable:
Tuesday 23rd April
Depart Castlebay – 06:05
Arrive Oban – 11:40
Depart Oban – 12:40
Arrive Castlebay – 18:15
Depart Castlebay – 18:30
Arrive Lochboisdale – 20:15
Wednesday 24th April
Depart Lochboisdale – 06:05
Arrive Oban – 11:40
Depart Oban – 12:40
Arrive Lochboisdale – 18:15
Depart Lochboisdale – 18:30
Arrive Castlebay – 20:15
Thursday 25th April
Depart Castlebay – 06:05
Arrive Oban – 11:40
Depart Oban – 12:30
Arrive Lochboisdale – 18:05
Depart Lochboisdale – 18:20
Arrive Castlebay – 20:05
Friday 26th April
Depart Castlebay – 06:05
Arrive Oban – 11:40
Depart Oban – 12:40
Arrive Castlebay – 18:15
Depart Castlebay – 18:30
Arrive Lochboisdale – 20:15
Saturday 27th April – Friday 10th May
During this period further changes to the timetable have been made due to community feedback.
Please see timetable here.
We are currently updating our reservation system to reflect these changes, whilst we do so some sailings may be unavailable.
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Reason: technical
Last Updated: 23 Apr 2024 05:18
Supplementary information
Wednesday 24th April, 1st & 8th May
Please be advised during the period of MV Finlaggan overhaul, the Oban - Castlebay connections via Coll and Tiree on a Wednesday have been cancelled.
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.
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Last Updated: 23 Apr 2024 05:18
