Oban – Lochboisdale

Oban → Mallaig → Lochboisdale

• 12:50→ 16:20Mallaig → LochboisdaleSun

  Usually MV Lord of the Isles • Not confirmed

  Regular schedule

  Does not run every week on sun

Lochboisdale → Mallaig → Oban

• 08:30→ 12:00Lochboisdale → MallaigSun

  Usually MV Lord of the Isles • Not confirmed

  Regular schedule

  Does not run every week on sun

Also serves these ports

• Mallaig – ArmadaleMallaig
• Mallaig – Small IslesMallaig
• Oban – CastlebayOban
• Oban – Coll – TireeOban
• Oban – ColonsayOban
• Oban – CraignureOban
• Oban – LismoreOban

• Check before travellingThu 27 Aug – Tue 1 Sept

  Until Monday 31 August

  Reason: Tidal

  Due to tidal conditions, an amended timetable operates. View Summer Tidal Timetables.

• InformationWed 26 Aug – Thu 3 Sept

  Roadworks A82 near Crianlarich 1 - 3 September

  BEAR Scotland will be carrying out signing improvement works on the A82 near Crianlarich from 1 to 3 September 2026 (08:00 to 16:00 daily). Temporary traffic lights will be in place and customers travelling to and from Oban and Mallaig services may experience minor delays. Please allow additional travel time where possible.

• InformationMon 7 Sept – Fri 11 Sept

  A82 Inverarnan – Drainage Improvement Works Monday 7 – Friday 11 September

  BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage improvement works on the A82 at Inverarnan from Monday 7 September for five days, between 08:00 and 16:30 each day. The A82 will remain open throughout, but temporary traffic lights will be in place during working hours. These may cause delays for road users travelling through the area. Traffic management will be removed outside of the daily working period. Customers travelling to Mallaig port may wish to allow extra time for their journey while these works are underway.

• InformationTue 20 Jan – Tue 22 Sept

  Livestock Sales

  Due to livestock sales taking place in Lochboisdale, amended timetables will operate on 20 and 21 September 2026. [View the livestock sales Oban - Lochboisdale timetable][1] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/livestock-sales-august-september-summer-2026/#/

• InformationFri 28 Aug – Fri 9 Oct

  A82 Inchree–Onich Overnight Roadworks Monday 21 September - Friday 9 October

  BEAR Scotland will be carrying out overnight resurfacing works on the A82 between Onich and Inchree from 21 September to 9 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.

• InformationMon 30 Mar – Tue 13 Oct

  Summer 2026 Tidal Amendments

  Due to tidal conditions, amended timetables will operate throughout the Summer timetable on the following dates: **August:** 28, 29, 30, 31 **September:** 10, 11, 12, 13, 26, 27, 28, 29 **October:** 10, 11, 12 [View Summer Tidal Timetables for Mallaig - Lochboisdale.][1] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/mallaig-lochboisdale-summer-2026-tidal-amendments/#/

• InformationTue 14 Apr – Sat 31 Oct

  Additional sailings

  As a result of a new summer 2026 timetable for Ardmhor - Eriskay, during periods of significant disruption we can operate additional Sound of Barra request sailings. This will support with capacity for customers travelling to/from Lochboisdale and Castlebay. [We will update the Ardmhor – Eriskay Service Status Sailings tab when they are available to be requested.][1] Local taxi numbers on the Isle of Barra are as follows: Asty's Barra Cabs - 07957 280392 Cursty's Taxi - 07531 352767 Neil James' Taxi - 07837 603321 [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/service-status/#/service-status/080/sailings

• InformationTue 4 Nov – Fri 27 Nov

  Alternative routes to South Uist

  There are multiple routes to South Uist in addition to travelling direct from Oban or Mallaig to Lochboisdale. You can travel via Oban to Castlebay then Ardmhor (Barra) to Eriskay or from Uig (Skye) to Lochmaddy (North Uist). Alternatively, you can travel via Lewis or Harris and connect to North Uist at Leverburgh to Berneray. View information about alternative routes to/from Lochboisdale.

• InformationWed 8 Jul – Tue 9 Mar

  Winter timetable 2026/2027

  The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and bookings are open.

• InformationMon 25 Nov – Tue 30 Nov

  Subscriber texts

  To subscribe to live updates for a particular route text the words CALMAC and SUBSCRIBE along with the route code of your choice to 60030 e.g. "CALMAC SUBSCRIBE 37". This will automatically subscribe you to ongoing service information relating to that route for a six month period.

• InformationMon 14 Jul – Fri 28 Jul

  Information

  **Summer 2026 timetable** View and/or download the Mallaig-Lochboisdale timetable for this period. The scheduled summer timetable for this service operates between Mallaig and Lochboisdale only. Please check the service and sailings tab for the latest information before travelling. **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. You can also sign up for subscriber texts for your favourite route. View information on how to sign up. **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. **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.