Scottish Ferries
The latest disruption information
Mull Info
Monday 21 September
Due to MV Isle of Mull operating a service to Colonsay, the following sailings are cancelled:
Depart Oban – 12:15, 15:55
Depart Craignure – 13:35
As a result, the following sailing departures are amended:
Depart Craignure – 18:05 (delayed 17:05), 20:25 (delayed 19:25)
Depart Oban – 19:15 (delayed 17:15
A82 Inchree–Onich Overnight Roadworks Sunday 27 September - Thursday 15 October
BEAR Scotland will be carrying out overnight resurfacing works on the A82 between Onich and Inchree from Sunday 27 September - Thursday 15 October, with closures in place each night from 19:00 to 06:00 (no works on Friday or Saturday nights).
Impact on Travel
The A82 will be closed as a through‑route overnight, with traffic held until scheduled amnesty escort periods. These will take place at:
8pm, 9–9.30pm, 10.30pm, 11.30pm, 1am, 3am and 5am
Drivers arriving outside these times will be required to wait until the next amnesty.
Amended Timetables
Mull Rally 2026
Amended timetables will operate on Oban - Craignure during the period of Mull Rally 2026.
The amended timetable will operate on Wednesday 7, Saturday 11 and Tuesday 13 October.
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October
Luggage Van
A luggage van will be available on this route for the following MV Isle of Mull sailings:
Depart Oban - 09:55, 12:15 and 15:55
Depart Craignure - 11:05, 13:35 and 17:05
Please place items in the van before boarding the vessel at Port of departure and collect after disembarking the vessel at Port of arrival.
Overnight Road Closure A82 between Firkin Point and Inverarnan
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out overnight carriageway maintenance works on the A82 between Firkin Point and Inverarnan from 17 September to 4 November 2026. Works will take place between 19:00 and 06:00, with no works planned on Friday or Saturday nights.
During parts of the programme, overnight road closures and diversion routes will be in place between Tarbet and Crianlarich.
Customers travelling to and from our services are advised to allow additional time for their journey during the works period.
Retail onboard MV Loch Frisa
There is a hot drinks and a cold drinks/snacks vending machine located onboard the vessel. Please be advised they accept card payments only.
Winter Timetable 2026/27
The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and bookings are open.
Information
Onward travel
Foot passengers disembark the vessel via the car deck after all vehicle traffic. Please allow sufficient time for connections when planning onward travel.
CalMac Status app
Our CalMac status app is available to download from your usual Google and Apple app stores. Once downloaded, you can sign up to receive push notifications on your favourite routes. You can also view the timetable files for the route and date you have selected. Please note, the results returned will not be a ‘live’ picture of services at that time – instead, they are an enhanced, easy to read excerpt of the timetable. Please continue to check service status for the most up to date information.
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Passenger rights
If your sailing is disrupted or cancelled, read our online guide to find out what you may be entitled to and how to claim.
Lochaline-Fishnish
We have an alternative crossing to/from Mull via our non-bookable Lochaline - Fishnish service. This route is a turn up and go service and will be operated on a first come first served basis. Customers should be aware their preferred sailing choice may not be guaranteed. Further information on travelling on the Lochaline-Fishnish service can be found on our FAQ's page.
Alternative route bookings
If there is disruption or you wish to amend your Oban-Craignure booking to travel to/from Fishnish, please contact us on 0800 066 5000 or the local port office to amend your booking.
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.
Subscriber texts
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