Mallaig – Armadale
Skye, Raasay & Small Isles · Skye · about 30 min
Calls at
Mallaig → Armadale
Usual vessel
MV LochnevisAnnual overhaul
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list — this is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Typical service
Daily
Mallaig → Armadale
- 09:30→ 10:00Mallaig → ArmadaleTue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Usually MV Lochnevis • Annual overhaul
Regular schedule
- 11:30→ 12:00Mallaig → ArmadaleTue, Sun
Usually MV Lochnevis • Annual overhaul
Regular schedule
- 15:55→ 16:25Mallaig → ArmadaleSun
Usually MV Lochnevis • Annual overhaul
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on sun
- 18:00→ 18:30Mallaig → ArmadaleSun
Usually MV Lochnevis • Annual overhaul
Regular schedule
Armadale → Mallaig
- 10:20→ 10:50Armadale → MallaigSun
Usually MV Lochnevis • Annual overhaul
Regular schedule
- 14:45→ 15:15Armadale → MallaigFri, Sun
Usually MV Lochnevis • Annual overhaul
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on fri
- 16:45→ 17:15Armadale → MallaigFri, Sun
Usually MV Lochnevis • Annual overhaul
Regular schedule
Also serves these ports
Next sailing
in 7 hr 7 min09:30 → 10:00
Mallaig → Armadale
Disrupted
Be at the pier by
- With a car08:45(45 min before)
- On foot09:00(30 min before)
- Caravan or motorhome08:30(1 hr before)
Service updates
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:10- DisruptedSun 4 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
Summer 2026 Amendments - Planned Vessel Maintenance / Non Service Days
Reason: Operational
[We will be operating amended timetables due to planned vessel maintenance on the following dates][1]: Monday 5 October Thursday 8 October Due to planned vessel maintenance elsewhere on the network, **no service** will operate on the following dates: Saturday 17 October [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/mallaig-armadale-summer-2026-amendments-planned-vessel-maintenance/
- Check before travellingFri 28 Aug – Mon 31 Aug
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 – 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 Mallaig 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.
- InformationMon 30 Mar – Wed 14 Oct
Summer 2026 Tidal Amendments
Due to tidal conditions, amended timetables will operate throughout the Summer timetable. [View Summer Tidal Timetables operating on the following dates.][1] **August:** 29, 30, 31 **September:** 11, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 **October:** 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/mallaig-armadale-summer-2026-tidal-amendments/
- 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
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- InformationMon 14 Jul – Fri 28 Jul
Information
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