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Checked against calmac.co.uk on 9 November 2026
The Oban to Craignure ferry takes about 45 minutes with CalMac Ferries.
Planning a trip over to Mull? The Oban to Craignure ferry links the mainland with the Isle of Mull, and CalMac Ferries sails the route.
The crossing takes 45 minutes, and CalMac Ferries runs the service year round. You can compare your options on Ferryu.
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashFrom the operator
MV Isle of Mull serves Craignure, where turnaround times may be increased and the vessel may operate behind schedule.
Opens Direct Ferries, a ferry booking site. Or book direct with CalMac Ferries.
CalMac Ferries operates the Oban to Craignure route year round, with two vessels during the summer season. Their summer 2027 timetable runs from 26 March to 17 October 2027, so be sure to check the timetable in good time when you plan your trip.
If you're travelling as a foot passenger and bringing a bike, add it to your transaction when you book. The bike ticket is free of charge.
Give yourself plenty of time on the day. Vehicles should arrive at least 30 minutes before departure, and foot passengers at least 10 minutes before departure.
In Oban, the ferry leaves from the Caledonian MacBrayne Ferry Terminal, Oban PA34 4DB.
If you're bringing a heavy vehicle, note that the Craignure linkspan has weight restrictions. Vehicles exceeding 44 tonne must have prior written permission from Argyll and Bute Council, so it's worth sorting this out well before you set off.
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | 4.5 | 254.5 | 8.9 |
| February | 7.5 | 4.3 | 196.3 | 8.2 |
| March | 8.5 | 4.8 | 169.6 | 7.9 |
| April | 10.3 | 6.2 | 118.0 | 8.8 |
| May | 12.8 | 8.3 | 114.8 | 11.7 |
| June | 14.6 | 10.7 | 115.4 | 13.9 |
| July | 16.0 | 12.4 | 136.6 | 14.3 |
| August | 16.2 | 12.6 | 160.5 | 14.5 |
| September | 15.0 | 11.3 | 180.9 | 14.5 |
| October | 12.5 | 9.1 | 242.9 | 12.9 |
| November | 9.9 | 6.7 | 235.5 | 11.9 |
| December | 8.0 | 4.6 | 251.7 | 10.5 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (5 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
About 45 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Craignure – 45 minutes. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Crossing Time: 45 minutes. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
The summer 2027 timetable will run from 26 March to 17 October 2027. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Operates year round (two vessels during summer season). (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Yes.
Foot passengers travelling with a bike should add it to their transaction. The bike ticket is free of charge. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Oban to Craignure 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 | – |
| Mallaig to Armadale | CalMac Ferries | About 45 minutes |
| Oban to Castlebay | CalMac Ferries | About 5 hours |
| 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 |
