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Mallaig (MAL)/Oban (OBA) - Lochboisdale (LBO)
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Service updates
Wednesday 18 September
Due to tidal conditions, the following timetable operates:
Depart Lochboisdale 07:30
Arrive Mallaig 11:00
Depart Mallaig 11:40
Arrive Lochboisdale 15:10
Thursday 19 September
Due to tidal conditions, the following timetable operates:
Depart Lochboisdale: 08:00
Arrive Mallaig: 11:30
Depart Mallaig: 12:10.
Arrive Lochboisdale: 15:45
Friday 20 September
Due to berthing clashes in Mallaig and tidal conditions, the following amended timetable will operate:
Depart Mallaig- 16:50 (early 17:05)
Arrive Lochboisdale- 20:20
The 12:45 service departing Lochboisdale will operate to timetable.
Sunday 22 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 23 September
Due to a request for an additional livestock sale in Lochboisdale on the 23rd September, the following amended timetable will operate -
Depart Lochboisdale 15:00 – (Delayed 14:00)
Arrive Oban 20:30 – (Diverted from Mallaig)
Depart Oban 21:00 - (Delayed 18:00 diverted from Mallaig)
Arrive Lochboisdale - 02:30
Please be advised that the 05:45 departing Lochboisdale and the 09:45 departing Mallaig have been cancelled.
Tuesday 24 September
Due to livestock sales, the following amended timetable will operate -
Depart Lochboisdale - 12:25 – (Delayed 09:40)
Arrive Mallaig – 15:55
Depart Mallaig – 16:45 – (Delayed 14:00)
Arrive Lochboisdale – 20:15
Tuesday's and Friday's until 11 October
Following a review of small vessel deployments and to avoid berthing clashes in Mallaig, the following timetable amendments are in place:
Depart Lochboisdale - 10:00 (Delayed 09:40)
Arrive Mallaig - 13:30
Depart Mallaig - 14:20 (Delayed 14:00)
Arrive Lochboisdale - 17:50
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 X (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: 18 Sep 2024 05:45
Supplementary information
Winter timetable
Bookings for the period 21 October 2024 – 4 January 2025 are now open. Timetables and bookings for the period 5 January 2025 – 27 March 2025 are expected to be available after 4 October 2024. Full details in our customer update.
Until 29 September
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.
MV Lord of the Isles Port Stabiliser
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.
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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.
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Last Updated: 18 Sep 2024 05:45
