Oban – Craignure
Inner Hebrides · Mull · about 1 hr
Calls at
Oban → Craignure
Usual vessel
MV Loch FrisaAt berth
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list — this is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Typical service
Daily, multiple sailings
Oban → Craignure
- 09:55→ 10:45Oban → CraignureDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 11:25→ 12:25Oban → CraignureDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 12:15→ 13:05Oban → CraignureDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 14:15→ 15:15Oban → CraignureDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 15:55→ 16:45Oban → CraignureDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 17:05→ 18:05Oban → CraignureTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
Craignure → Oban
- 09:30→ 10:30Craignure → ObanSun
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 11:05→ 11:55Craignure → ObanDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 12:50→ 13:50Craignure → ObanDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 13:35→ 14:25Craignure → ObanDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 15:40→ 16:40Craignure → ObanMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
- 17:05→ 17:55Craignure → ObanDaily
Usually MV Loch Frisa • At berth
Regular schedule
Also serves these ports
Next sailing
in 7 hr 30 min09:55 → 10:45
Oban → Craignure
Check before travelling
Be at the pier by
- With a car09:10(45 min before)
- On foot09:25(30 min before)
- Caravan or motorhome08:55(1 hr before)
Service updates
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:10- Check before travellingTue 19 May – Mon 31 May
Onward connection information
Due to an issue with the passenger access system at Craignure, the assigned vessel's turnaround times may be increased and the vessel may operate behind schedule. Vehicles will disembark first and foot passengers should remain in the passenger deck until advised by crew. Please travel earlier where possible to guarantee onward connections.
- 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.
- InformationThu 27 Aug – Sat 12 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 Oban port may wish to allow extra time for their journey while these works are underway.
- 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.
- InformationTue 12 May – Sat 17 Oct
Amended Timetables
**Saturday 12 September** In order to accommodate the Mull Mòd, the following additional sailings will operate: **Depart** Craignure - 21:15 Arrive Oban - 22:15 **Depart** Oban - 22:30 Arrive Craignure - 23:30 **Livestock Sales** Due to livestock sales taking place in Lochboisdale, amended timetables will operate 21 September 2026. [View the livestock sales Oban - Craignure timetable.][4] **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.][3] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/oban-craignure-fionnphort-iona-26-may-2026/#/ [3]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/mull-rally-2026/#/ [4]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/livestock-sales-august-september-summer-2026/#/
- InformationSat 30 May – Wed 28 Oct
Luggage Van
A luggage van will be available on this route for the following the assigned vessel 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.
- InformationTue 21 Apr – Wed 30 Jun
Retail onboard the assigned vessel
There is a hot drinks and a cold drinks/snacks vending machine located onboard the vessel. Please be advised they accept card payments only.
- InformationTue 7 Jul – Thu 8 Jul
Winter Timetable 2026/27
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
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- InformationMon 14 Jul – Fri 28 Jul
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. You can also sign up for subscriber texts for your favourite route. More information on how to sign up is available 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. **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.
Times are subject to change; book via calmac.co.uk/timetables.