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Craignure to Oban Ferry

Start at Craignure on the east coast of Mull for the approximately 45-minute crossing to Oban. Allow for the drive or bus journey across the island before check-in.

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Route guide

Choosing a Mull departure for a mainland connection

Work backwards from the train or bus you want in Oban. Allow time to leave the ship and reach the station, then choose a Craignure departure with enough margin. The train and ferry timetables can show services close together without providing a guaranteed connection. See CalMac’s Oban–Craignure timetable, fares and service notices.

Vehicles and their occupants should be available at Craignure at least 30 minutes before the booked sailing. CalMac lists 10 minutes for foot passengers and advises advance tickets for both groups. The island bus or lift needs to reach the pier before that point.

If you have cycled across Mull, add the bicycle during the passenger booking. CalMac issues a free bike ticket. A bike carried on a car is handled through the vehicle dimensions instead. Check the confirmation before joining the boarding queue.

For an onward journey by road, Craignure works well if you want Oban itself. Fishnish and Tobermory also have mainland crossings. Compare where those alternatives leave you on the mainland and how far you would have to drive onwards.

Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Oban may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.

For the return journey priced as a single, one adult with a car totals £23.10 on the published winter tariff. That adds the £4.90 adult fare to the £18.20 vehicle fare. Select the right passenger or vehicle category if the group changes. See the CalMac fares valid to 25 March 2027.

Travelling the other way? Read the Oban to Craignure ferry guide.

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Ferry companies

Ferry operators on the Craignure–Oban route

CalMac carries passengers and vehicles from Craignure to Oban. The practical differences between departures are the car space still available and whether the mainland arrival leaves a comfortable connection.

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If everyone is travelling together with a car, enter the driver and passengers as well as the vehicle. CalMac publishes separate passenger and vehicle fares. Use CalMac’s Oban–Craignure timetable, fares and service notices to price the party and reserve the return sailing before setting off around Mull.

A walk-on cyclist should add the free bicycle ticket to the reservation. For bicycles mounted on a vehicle, give the dimensions including the rack. Those two bookings use ferry capacity differently.

Year-round service
Vehicle pre-booking strongly recommended

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Departure and arrival ports

Departing Craignure and arriving in Oban

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Craignure Ferry Port

Craignure is Mull’s principal mainland-facing ferry port. Buses and road connections continue north toward Tobermory and south toward the Ross of Mull and the Iona ferry at Fionnphort.

CalMac flags a passenger-access issue at Craignure which can extend the turnaround on some MV Isle of Mull sailings. Allow extra time if another service depends on your punctual arrival. Use the latest update beside the timetable.

Primary ferry gateway to Mull
Road and bus links across the island
Year-round service from Oban

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Oban waterfront, harbour and hills on Scotland’s west coast

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Oban Ferry Port

Oban is one of CalMac’s main west-coast hubs, with ferry connections to Mull and several other islands. The railway station, bus connections and town centre are close to the ferry terminal.

The ferry brings you into the Oban harbour area. Plan your train from Oban station rather than assuming an immediate departure as soon as the ship berths. See CalMac’s Oban terminal guide.

Major CalMac hub with rail and bus links
All Oban routes are bookable
Vehicle reservations strongly recommended

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On board

Your Craignure–Oban crossing

Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.

Food & drink

Food and drink options depend on the assigned vessel and crossing. Check the operator’s current vessel information if meal service is important to your journey.

Onboard shopping

Shop or kiosk availability varies by vessel and route. Do not assume duty-free retail is available; check the facilities shown for your sailing.

Lounges & seating

Seating and lounge arrangements vary by vessel. Reserved, premium or upgraded seating should only be assumed when it appears in the live booking options.

Wi-Fi & family space

Wi-Fi, charging points and family facilities vary by vessel. Check the assigned ship if a particular onboard facility matters to your journey.

Before departure

Prepare for check-in at Craignure

For your Craignure to Oban sailing, keep the booking confirmation and any identification required by the operator ready. Check ticket collection, check-in and boarding instructions before leaving for Craignure.

Your departure terminal

Use the terminal named on the Craignure booking confirmation. Plan the approach, parking or drop-off before departure; the town centre or railway station may be some distance from check-in.

Passenger and vehicle details

Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.

Travel documents

Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.

After arriving

Continue your journey from Oban

Oban is very manageable without a car, with the ferry terminal, railway station and town centre grouped closely around the waterfront.

Most central hotels, restaurants, shops and the ferry terminal are within easy walking distance.

Road transport is useful for castles, beaches and wider mainland Argyll beyond the town.

For an onward connection from Oban, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.

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Other ferry options

Compare routes for your Craignure to Oban journey

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Common planning questions

Craignure to Oban ferry FAQs

Can the person collecting me meet a ferry at Fishnish or Tobermory instead?

Those crossings arrive at Lochaline or Kilchoan respectively. Someone meeting the Craignure ferry in Oban would need an entirely different mainland pickup plan.

Is a booked bike treated like luggage?

CalMac asks foot passengers to add a bike to the transaction, even though the bike ticket is free. For a bike on a rack, provide the vehicle and rack details during the vehicle booking.

How long is the ferry from Craignure to Oban?

The crossing is normally around 45 minutes. CalMac warns that when a passenger-access issue affects the turnaround at Craignure, disembarkation and the next sailing may be later. Check the route notice on the day.

Which ferry operators should I compare for Craignure to Oban?

CalMac operates the Craignure–Oban route. If the planned sailing is full, compare another time to Oban before considering other Mull crossings with different mainland destinations.

Where do I check in for the ferry from Craignure?

Craignure is Mull’s principal mainland-facing ferry port. Buses and road connections continue north toward Tobermory and south toward the Ross of Mull and the Iona ferry at Fionnphort. Use the terminal and check-in deadline specified on your booking confirmation.

Can I travel with a vehicle or as a foot passenger?

Foot passengers and booked vehicles travel on this ferry. CalMac’s return check-in at Craignure is 30 minutes for vehicles and 10 minutes for foot passengers. Include the journey to Craignure from elsewhere on Mull.

How can I find the best Craignure to Oban ferry fare?

Use the winter table for the selected fare category. An adult single is £4.90 through 25 March 2027, while the £18.20 car single excludes the driver. A passenger joining the vehicle party also needs a ticket.

How do I continue my journey after arriving in Oban?

Oban is very manageable without a car, with the ferry terminal, railway station and town centre grouped closely around the waterfront. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.

Can I book the return ferry from Oban to Craignure?

Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Oban to Craignure guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.

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