Ferry Crossings
See the current service status for Caledonian MacBrayne Hebridean & Clyde ferries.
Oban (mainland Argyll) to Craignure on Mull
These sailings can fill up several weeks in advance in the summer season, so book in advance. This is the longest crossing (45 minutes), but is the largest ferry and most popular route from the south. If you are travelling from Edinburgh or Glasgow the quickest way is via Tyndrum, however from Glasgow (and Loch Lomond) a more scenic route goes through Inverary. A good time to allow for travel to Oban from central Edinburgh or Glasgow is three and a half hours. Remember also that you must be at the Oban ferry terminal at least 30 minutes before departure.
Nether Lochaber to Ardgour (mainland Morvern)
To reach the Lochaline or Kilchoan ferries, you can travel on the small Corran car ferry between Nether Lochaber (just south of Fort William) and Ardgour (Morvern). The ferry isn't bookable but runs every half an hour or so, and is run by Highland Council (not CalMac). From the south, you have the opportunity to travel across scenic Rannoch Moor, and through dramatic Glencoe before arriving at Corran ferry. From the north, you would travel through the Great Glen.
Lochaline (mainland Morvern) to Fishnish on Mull
To reach Lochaline, travel across the scenic Morvern peninsula from the Corran Ferry, turning left before reaching Strontian, on to a hilly single track road. The Lochaline ferry involves the shortest crossing time to Mull (15 minutes), but is a longer drive from Tyndrum than the Oban route. However, taking mileage and all ferry tickets into account, for an average car it is comparable in overall travel cost.
Kilchoan (mainland Ardnamurchan) to Tobermory on Mull
This is a non-bookable service (crossing time 35 minutes), also via the Corran Ferry, and with more beautiful scenery going through Strontian and then the Ardnamurchan Peninsula & Loch Sunart. This route involves 30 miles (45 mins) more driving than the Lochaline route, but brings you right into the heart of Tobermory and less than 100 metres from Back Brae Lodge.
