Supplementary information

Until Saturday 10th August

Following a review of small vessel deployments and to avoid berthing clashes in Mallaig due to MV Loch Fyne's redeployment, the following timetable amendments are in place on Tuesdays and Fridays (except Tuesday 23rd July):

Depart Lochboisdale - 10:00 (Delayed 09:40)
Arrive Mallaig - 13:30

Depart Mallaig - 14:20 (Delayed 14:00)
Arrive Lochboisdale - 17:50

All bookings impacted by this disruption will be contacted by ports directly.

Until Further Notice

As of Wednesday 10 July, Scotrail will introduce a temporary timetable. This will impact various onward travel connections across the network. For further details please visit Scotrail prior to your journey.

Summer Tidal Amendments

Please see details for the Summer Tidal amendments here.

Until Further Notice

MV Lord of the Isles port stabiliser will remain out of operation. A permanent repair will be made during the vessels annual overhaul. Limitations will continue to be in place regarding the weather and sea states, in which the vessel can safely operate and service is at risk of short notice disruption or cancellation.

Friday 23rd August

Due to livestock sales, this service will operate to/from Oban (not Mallaig) to the following amended timetable:

Depart Lochboisdale – 07:00
Arrive Oban – 12:30
Depart Oban 13:00
Arrive Lochboisdale 18:30

Saturday 24th August 

The following additional sailings will operate due to the requirement of livestock sales only.

Departs Oban – 13:40
Departs Lochboisdale - 18:50

Sunday 15th September

Due to livestock sales, this service will operate to/from Oban (not Mallaig) to the following amended timetable:

Depart Lochboisdale – 07:00
Arrive Oban – 12:30
Depart Oban 13:00
Arrive Lochboisdale 18:30

Monday 16th September

The following additional sailings will operate due to the requirement of livestock sales only.

Departs Oban – 13:50
Departs Lochboisdale – 19:00

Tuesday 17th September

Due to livestock sales, this service will operate to/from Oban (not Mallaig) to the following amended timetable:

Depart Lochboisdale – 07:00
Arrive Oban – 12:30
Depart Oban 13:00
Arrive Lochboisdale 18:30

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.

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.

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Passenger Rights - For more information on passenger rights and how to claim, visit our online guide.  

Last Updated: 26 Jul 2024 19:15