BY AIR

Another enjoyable although longer way to travel is by ferry. During the summer, a ferry service is available from Oban to Coll and Tiree (Monday - Saturday with the exclusion of Thursday). Most of the crossings are made via the Island of Coll (journey time from Oban to Coll is approximately two and three quarter hours and a further one hour from Coll to Tiree), except on Fridays when the ferry sails directly from Oban to Tiree. The journey time is approximately three and a half hours. During the winter, timetables may be subject to change and fewer sailings may be available.

The MV Clansman (above left) operates on the Oban - Coll - Tiree and Oban - Lochboisdale routes.

Facilities : observation lounge, quiet area, lift for the disabled, shop, children's play area, full meals, light snacks, bar.

The Clansman was built at Appledore, Devon by Appledore Shipbuilders Ltd. Her length is 99m and breadth is 15.8m.
She has a top speed of 16.5 knots, carries 100 cars and 634 passengers.

The MV Lord of the Isles (above right) operates on the Mallaig - Armadale and Mallaig -Castlebay/Lochboisdale routes, but sometimes alternates with the MV Clansman.

Facilities : lounge, cabins, toilets, lift for the disabled, full meals, light snacks, bar and packed lunches.

The Lord of the Isles was built at Port Glasgow by Appledore Ferguson in 1989. Her length is 84.6m and breadth is 15.8m. She has a top speed of 16 knots, carries 56 cars and 506 passengers.

If you're planning on bringing your bike, you may be interested to know that bikes can be carried on the ferry. This service costs approximately two pounds each way. If you're planning on bringing your vehicle, you must make reservations by telephone on 08705 650000. For other enquiries, tel: 01475 650 100 / fax: 01475 635 235.