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- Crossing time
- About 45 minutes
- Operator
- 1
Checked against calmac.co.uk on 9 November 2026
The Mallaig to Armadale ferry takes about 45 minutes with CalMac Ferries.
Planning a trip to Skye? The Mallaig to Armadale ferry is sailed by CalMac Ferries, and you can compare the route on Ferryu.
The crossing to Armadale (Skye) takes 45 minutes. The route operates year round, with a reduced service during the winter season, so it's worth checking the timetable before you fix your plans.
- Crossing time to Armadale (Skye) of 45 minutes
- Operates year round, with reduced service during the winter season
- In winter, caravans, trailers, motorhomes and commercial vehicles cannot be accommodated
- Foot passengers should arrive at least 10 minutes before departure
- Connecting rail services to Glasgow Queen Street from Mallaig
At a glance
- Crossing
- About 45 minutes
- Mallaig to Armadale
- Vehicles
- Cars
- CalMac Ferries
- Arrives
- Armadale (Skye)
- Scotland
Who sails this route
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashSailing with CalMac Ferries
CalMac Ferries runs the route year round, with a reduced service during the winter season. Their winter timetable covers the period 19 October 2026 to 25 March 2027, and their summer 2027 timetable runs from 26 March to 17 October 2027. Book early for the best choice of sailings.
If you're taking a vehicle, plan around the winter arrangements. In winter, MV Lochnevis operates single-ended, and caravans, trailers, motorhomes and commercial vehicles cannot be accommodated. If you're travelling with any of these, be sure to check with CalMac Ferries before you set off.
Before you travel
- The ferry terminal is at Mallaig, PH41 4QD.
- Foot passengers should arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. If you're driving, check your check-in time with CalMac Ferries when you book.
- There are 25 car spaces within the harbour area.
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal building.
- There are connecting rail services to Glasgow Queen Street from Mallaig.
When you arrive in Armadale
Vehicles check in 30 minutes before departure for Armadale / Small Isles
Foot passengers should arrive 10 minutes before departure for Armadale
Weather in Armadale
- Warmest month: August, average high 16°C.
- Wettest month: January, about 283 mm of rain.
- Sea at its warmest in August, about 14°C.
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Show the numbers
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2 | 4.1 | 283.2 | 9.0 |
| February | 7.2 | 3.9 | 227.0 | 8.1 |
| March | 8.3 | 4.5 | 202.8 | 7.9 |
| April | 10.4 | 5.9 | 136.3 | 8.7 |
| May | 12.9 | 8.0 | 139.7 | 11.4 |
| June | 14.7 | 10.5 | 138.3 | 13.9 |
| July | 16.1 | 12.3 | 166.6 | 14.1 |
| August | 16.3 | 12.5 | 189.0 | 14.4 |
| September | 14.9 | 11.2 | 217.6 | 14.2 |
| October | 12.2 | 8.8 | 263.1 | 12.9 |
| November | 9.6 | 6.4 | 251.7 | 11.8 |
| December | 7.6 | 4.4 | 274.0 | 10.3 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (11 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
Questions answered
How long is the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale?
About 45 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Armadale (Skye) - 45 minutes. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
How often does it sail?
The summer 2027 timetable will run from 26 March to 17 October 2027. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
The winter timetable for this route covers the period 19 October 2026 - 25 March 2027. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Operates year round with reduced service during the winter season. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Can I take my car?
Yes.
Winter: MV Lochnevis operates single-ended, and caravans, trailers, motorhomes and commercial vehicles cannot be accommodated. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Compare routes to Scotland
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Mallaig to Armadale This route | CalMac Ferries | About 45 minutes |
| Aberdeen to Kirkwall | NorthLink Ferries | – |
| Aberdeen to Lerwick | NorthLink Ferries | – |
| Ardrossan to Brodick | CalMac Ferries | About 55 minutes |
| Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope | Pentland Ferries | – |
| Largs to Cumbrae | CalMac Ferries | – |
| Oban to Castlebay | CalMac Ferries | About 5 hours |
| Oban to Craignure | CalMac Ferries | About 45 minutes |
| Scrabster to Stromness | NorthLink Ferries | About 90 minutes |
| Uig to Lochmaddy | CalMac Ferries | About 105 minutes |
| Uig to Tarbert | CalMac Ferries | About 100 minutes |
| Ullapool to Stornoway | CalMac Ferries | About 2½ hours |
| Wemyss Bay to Rothesay | CalMac Ferries | About 35 minutes |
