Getting Here
Both Islay and Tiree have airports with connections to Glasgow, from
where connections can be made to most major cities in the UK. Call 01496
302 022 (Islay) or 01879 220 456 (Tiree). Most travel to and between the
islands is by ferry.
The table below summarises ferry routes to the Atlantic Islands. Please
also visit our main travel
page for further information on getting to Argyll's Atlantic Islands.
FERRY ROUTES: |
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ROUTE |
OPERATOR |
SEASON |
FREQUENCY |
CROSSING TIME |
CONTACT |
| Cuan-Luing | Argyll & Bute Council | All Year | Every 15 mins | 5 mins | 01852 300 252 |
| Mull-Iona | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | Frequent regular sailings | 5 mins | 01475 650 100 |
| Gallanach-Kerrera | Private | All Year | On demand | 3 mins | 01631 563 665 |
| Islay-Jura | Argyll & Bute Council | All Year | Every 45 mins | 10 mins | 01496 840 681 |
| Kennacraig-Port Ellen/Port Askaig (Islay) | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | 3 times per day (1 on Wed/Sun) | 2 hours | 01475 650 100 |
| Kilchoan-Tobermory | Caledonian MacBrayne | Apr-Oct | Every 2 hours | 35 mins | 01475 650 100 |
| Kilchoan-Tobermory | Community Operator | Nov-Mar | Mon-Sat 1 or 2 services per day | 35 mins | 01972 500 208 |
| Lochaline-Fishnish (Mull) | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | Frequent regular sailings | 15 mins | 01475 650 100 |
| Oban-Craignure (Mull) | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | Every 2 hours | 40 mins | 01475 650 100 |
| Oban-Lismore | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | Up to 4 times per day (excl. Sun) | 50 mins | 01475 650 100 |
| Oban-Colonsay | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | 3 per week | 2 hr 15 mins | 01475 650 100 |
| Colonsay-Islay-Kennacraig | Caledonian MacBrayne | Summer | 1 per week | 4 hours | 01475 650 100 |
| Tayinloan-Gigha | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | Hourly | 20 mins | 01475 650 100 |
| Port Appin-Lismore | Argyll & Bute Council | All Year* | Every 2 hours (Apr-Oct) | 10 mins | 01631 562 125 |
| Oban - Coll - Tiree | Caledonian MacBrayne | All Year | Once per day (excl. Thu & Sun) | 3h 40 mins | 01475 650 100 |
*A restricted service operates Nov-Mar: travellers should give at least 12 hours notice. Very few ferries sail on Dec 25, Dec 26 and Jan 1. Timetables are seasonal and subject to change: check with the operator before setting out.
To book a wide range of accommodation within Scotland's Sea Kingdom go to:
For More Information
While in the area, you may wish to visit VisitScotland's local tourist information centres where the staff will be able to assist you with accommodation bookings, ferry tickets, and the benefit of their wealth of knowledge on the local area.
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRES: |
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| Oban | TEL: 08707 200 630 | Oban@visitscotland.com |
| Tarbert (open all year) | TEL: 08707 200 624 | Tarbert@visitscotland.com |
| Bowmore, Islay | TEL: 08707 200 617 | Bowmore@visitscotland.com |
| Craignure, Mull | TEL: 08707 200 610 | Craignure@visitscotland.com |
| Tobermory, Mull (open Easter - October) | TEL: 08707 200 625 | Tobermory@visitscotland.com |
Like any living thing, the heritage of Scotland’s Sea
Kingdom needs to be nurtured if it is to survive and prosper. The Nàdair
Trust works with local people to protect and promote the natural and cultural
environment and to enhance the economic and social wellbeing of island
communities. Since 2000, sixty five Nàdair projects have been carried
out in the Argyll islands with generous support from the Heritage Lottery
Fund. Help to preserve island culture by joining the Nàdair Trust.
Further information is available at www.nadair.org.uk
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