Oban – Coll – Tiree
Inner Hebrides · Coll & Tiree · about 3 hr 50 min
Calls at
Oban → Coll (Arinagour) → Tiree (Scarinish)
Usual vessel
MV ClansmanAt berth
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list — this is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Typical service
Most days
Oban → Coll (Arinagour) → Tiree (Scarinish)
- 07:00→ 09:40Oban → Coll (Arinagour)Wed, Thu, Sun
Usually MV Clansman • At berth
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on thu
- 07:00→ 10:50Oban → Tiree (Scarinish)Wed, Thu, Sun
Usually MV Clansman • At berth
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on thu
- 09:55→ 10:50Coll (Arinagour) → Tiree (Scarinish)Wed, Thu, Sun
Usually MV Clansman • At berth
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on thu
Tiree (Scarinish) → Coll (Arinagour) → Oban
- 11:20→ 15:10Tiree (Scarinish) → ObanThu, Sun
Usually MV Clansman • At berth
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on thu
- 11:20→ 12:15Tiree (Scarinish) → Coll (Arinagour)Thu, Sun
Usually MV Clansman • At berth
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on thu
- 12:30→ 15:10Coll (Arinagour) → ObanThu, Sun
Usually MV Clansman • At berth
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on thu
Also serves these ports
Next sailing
in 4 hr 37 min07:00 → 09:40
Oban → Tiree (Scarinish)
Check before travelling
Be at the pier by
- With a car06:15(45 min before)
- On foot06:30(30 min before)
- Caravan or motorhome06:00(1 hr before)
Does not run every week on thu
Service updates
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:10- Check before travellingFri 4 Sept – Sun 6 Sept
Saturday 5 September
Reason: Operational
To allow the port to manage traffic, customers are asked not to arrive at Oban before 13:15 for the 15:20 sailing departing Oban on Saturdays. Any traffic arriving before this time will not be accepted.
- InformationWed 26 Aug – Fri 4 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.
- InformationSat 10 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
Tiree Wave Classic 2026
[An amended timetable will operate on 10 & 17 October 2026 to accommodate Tiree Wave Classic][1] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/tiree-wave-classic-2026/
- InformationFri 6 Feb – Thu 17 Dec
Livestock Sales
To support livestock sales, amended timetables will operate on 12 September [View amended timetable for 12 September.][1] Due to livestock sales taking place in Lochboisdale, amended timetables will operate on 21 September 2026. [View the livestock sales timetable for 21 September][2] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/livestock-sales-amended-timetables/#/ [2]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/livestock-sales-august-september-summer-2026/#/
- InformationThu 11 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
Ceòl Cholasa Festival
Due to Ceòl Cholasa Festival, an amended timetable will operate between Oban Colonsay and Oban Coll - Tiree. [View amended timetable operating for the Ceòl Cholasa Festival on Thursday 17 September.][1] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/ceol-cholasa-festival-17-september-2026/#/
- 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.
- InformationTue 4 Aug – Tue 31 Aug
Tiree Port Redevelopment Works
From Monday 24 August, work will begin in the port area for essential infrastructure improvements, expected to last until approximately July 2027. Customers are asked to remain vigilant in and around the port as there will be an increase in heavy plant moving between construction areas. Please follow the marshalling directions from the port team to allow them to manage vehicles and passengers safely. **Tiree Ferry Terminal Car Park** There will be restrictions in the public car park at Tiree ferry terminal. Nine car parking spaces plus two EV charging stations are expected to remain available for use for the duration of the works. As spaces will be limited, please avoid parking for extended periods to ensure fair access for everyone using the ferry service. Please follow port staff marshalling guidance and avoid long term parking during this period. Any stays longer than 24 hours must be registered with our port team in the event vehicles require to be moved to accommodate works. Visit CMAL’s website for more information.
- InformationMon 25 Nov – Tue 30 Nov
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- InformationMon 14 Jul – Fri 28 Jul
Information
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