The bus route to Oban from Glasgow takes just under 3 hours, traffic permitting. Vehicle reservations are recommended. Please check the Service Status page before you travel. It also has Tobermory, easily the most attractive fishing port on the west coast of Scotland, where gaily-painted houses cluster around a sheltered bay. You’ll cast off from Oban, navigate around Kerrera and then head out to sea for an epic journey past Mull. On our way back to the harbour, we will see Tiree from a different perspective - “An Turas”, a piece of architecture the locals have named the “Wind Tunnel”. No sin of the Isle but the vessel is in sight This is ‘Life on Tiree’. Dundee, United Kingdom 203 contributions 105 helpful votes. The little ferry runs on demand from Ulva Ferry – you summon it by uncovering the red panel at the ferry station – and takes just a couple of minutes. Check out our Journey Planner tool to plan your bus, rail and ferry travel to Scotland's west coast and islands and make active travel part of your trip. You’ll cast off from Oban, navigate around Kerrera and then head out to sea for an epic journey past Mull. The walk to the Ringing Stone allows you to take in some amazing scenery, but decent walking shoes are required as the terrain can get a bit boggy. Isle of Tiree Discover the most beautiful and interesting places on the West Coast of Scotland with our tours to the Isle of Staffa, home to the world-famous Fingal’s Cave, the ornithological heaven of the Treshnish Isles, the sacred Isle of Iona and the wildlife mecca of Mull. Discover Tiree; Calmac Ferry. Follow the A849 to Fionnphort, just over an hour’s drive from Craignure and slightly longer from Fishnish. Buy Tickets . Impossibly dramatic and romantic, this uninhabited island is best known for its magnificent basalt columns and spectacular sea caves. The Isle of Mull (Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Muileach, pronounced [ən 'tjelan ˈmuləx]) or just Mull (English and Scots: ; Scottish Gaelic: Muile, ()) is the second-largest island of the Inner Hebrides (after Skye) and lies off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.. Video transcript - How to drive on single track roads. 2021 The island is famed for its sandy beaches and is a surfers’ paradise. All you have to do is tear yourself away from the prawn sandwiches and tempting seafood by the waterfront stalls nearby – practically adjacent to the commodious ferry terminal and waiting area. CalMac’s Island Hopscotch® 19 is the best way to combine a visit to these western-most isles of the Inner Hebrides. The information therefore may be subject to change. The Isle of Tiree is around 10 miles long and 6 miles wide. Iona Abbey is just a short walk from the ferry. 7 ferries for £37. Or why not escape the crowds, hire a bike and discover secluded beaches, listening out for elusive corncrakes along the way? Work up an appetite with a stroll around the island.  ,  MSP Michael Matteson’s tweet. Bike hire is available on the island, and further information can be found at the Another island hopping option is to visit the island of Staffa that lies five miles southwest of Mull. Read more. CalMac sail to 30 destinations across the west coast. We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. The boat will drop you at The Boathouse, a licensed tearoom specialising in fresh local shellfish landed from the family fishing boat. Even by 1845 it was reported that there has been no ferry to Tiree for some years. website. Caledonian MacBrayne and CalMac are trading names of CalMac Ferries Limited, Accept and hide this message about cookies, Isle of Tiree What's On and Accommodation. Tiree Ferries Ticket Prices & Reservations. Accessible by ferry from Oban, Lochaline, or Kilchoan, there is plenty for visitors to see and do. There are numerous walks throughout the island that allow you to explore some of Tiree's unique features. This was and excellent excursion beginning with a 45 minute Caledonian MacBrayne ferry ride to the Island of Mull with a 1 1/2 hour bus trip to the Iona ferry for a quick 10 minute ferry ride to the island. CalMac’s Island Hopscotch® 19 is the best way to combine a visit to these western-most isles of the Inner Hebrides. Mull Charters – the west coast on Mull is a hotspot for sea eagles and marine life. Vehicle marshalling area and office facilities. We have also listed some travel information below that you may find useful: Oban is a 2.5 hour drive from Glasgow, 3 hours from Edinburgh, 4 hours from Aberdeen, and 2 hours 45 minutes from Inverness. Don’t miss Duart Castle, the 13-century fortress perched on a rocky outcrop, or the white-tailed eagles at Loch Frisa. Don’t forget to bring your sun cream. Mull is a fabulous island to explore, with the towering peak of Ben More, ancient castles, sparkling sands and a rich cultural life. There's a music festival in July, when the island comes to life for three days of music, camping, and adventure. About 4hours plus of your day will be taken up with the ferry journey out to Coll/Tiree. Start your island hopping adventure at the bustling fishing port of Oban, unofficial capital of the West Highlands and gateway to the Western Isles. The most famous of these is Fingal’s Cave, also known as An Uamh Binn (Cave of Melody), which inspired Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture. You now have to catch the ferry from Craignure on Mull back to Oban to pick up your ferry to Coll and Tiree. It is a very modern piece of architecture which gives ferry passengers a refuge from the wind whilst waiting for the ferry; it also has an enclosed viewing room at one end. It has been a ferry good day from sunrise to sunset. The boat travels to Tiree on many other days enabling links with their air service or a hopscotch approach to island travel. Wow! Enjoy stunning views of the islands along the way. and may not account for service changes, tidal amends or additional sailings. Each of these magical islands offers something different, from the dark skies of Coll to the rugged peaks of Mull, the sandy beaches and surfing of Tiree to the spiritual legacy of Iona. Why not take a few days to discover these wonderful islands and go on your very own island-hopping adventure? Argyll and the Isles Tourism Co-operative Ltd is the strategic Destination Management Organisation for Argyll & The Isles.  website for further information.  website, Note: Groups of cyclists should contact us in advance advising of preferred sailings, as space on some ferries may be limited, Plan your journey at Tiree has some of the highest levels of sunshine in the UK, and the white beaches draw surfers from across the world. Helpful. With a week, I'd do 3/4 nights Mull and perhaps 1/2 on Coll and Tiree each as a taster.You could easily spend 1/2 weeks on them if you enjoy peace and quiet and stunning shell sand beaches.Mostly deserted. “Our means of communication are accordingly extremely irregular and uncertain, depending on any casual conveyance that may occur." This Victorian resort is full of life, with ferries to the islands coming and going, great bars and streets packed with individual shops and cafés. The bus drive talked the entire time [both ways] giving interesting information about the Island of Mull. Tiree Sea Tours Limited was established in February 2018 by uncle and nephew team Donnie and Frazer MacInnes. Discover the best restaurants in Oban, Mull & Tiree including Ninth Wave, Ee-Usk, Ceàbhar. The journey from Oban takes ~ 2 hours 40 mins, from Tiree 55 minutes and from Barra ~ 4 hours. Passengers can expect seating capacity of 19, groups are required to contact the operator a few days in advance to arrange pick up. Tiree has some of the highest levels of sunshine in the UK, and the white beaches draw surfers from across the world. Mull, the most southerly and largest of the three, is dominated by towering mountains with Ben More, at 996 metres, the highest point. Boat trips sail from both Fionnphort and Ulva Ferry. The Tiree Wave Classic attracts some of the world’s best windsurfers every year. If you’re not up for the waves, take a look at the twelve remaining Blockhouses, traditional thatched buildings, some with walls six-foot thick. The Dunara Castle was t… The bus from Inverness to Oban takes 3 hours 30 minutes, with a change at Fort William. The MV Isle of Mull heading out to sea. The ferry from Oban to Craignure on Mull takes around 40 minutes and drops you at Craignure. The Iona ferry departs from Fionnphort (pronounced fin-a-fort), at the southwestern tip of Mull. If you are travelling with an electric vehicle, charging points are available at Argyll College in Oban. Look up on a clear night and the canopy of stars will take your breath away. Tiree has a Ring n Ride service on request. The ferry lands at Tiree, and the crossing takes 4 hours.  and Isle of Tiree What's On and Accommodation websites. When you’ve finished enjoying the delights of Tiree, catch the ferry back to Oabn to complete you Inner Hebridean island-hopping adventure. Fantastic value. Our brief stay in the ferry capital was an added bonus. Operates until 18 OCTOBER 2020 . Vehicle reservations are recommended. Our crossing was a ferry good day for ferry enthusiasts. Although superseded by events the urgent request is reproduced below. You now have to catch the ferry from Craignure on Mull back to Oban to pick up your ferry to Coll and Tiree. The larger ferries very well fitted out with restaurants, shops, cafes, separate lounges, outside seating and amazing views. In October the windsurfers descend on the island to battle the breaks in the Tiree Wave Classic. All timetables fitted in with ferry /bus .. worth going to Iona to visit. In the winter there are five sailings per week from Oban and Tiree. This is ‘Life on Tiree’. There's also a ferry between Fionnphort on Mull and Iona, but there's no other transport off that island so you have to return the same way. The land is highly fertile, and crofting, alongside tourism, and fishing are the main sources of employment for the islanders. We sadly missed our trip due to a road accident and it being close to the departure time, but the trip is high on my list for the next time I visit Mull. The timetable information used is powered by If you intend to have your car (or van) on the island with you, then there is a ferry that leaves from Oban which will take you past Coll and onwards to Tiree. The Tiree Music Festival is another great way to experience the magic and beauty of Tiree. Tiree has many pleasant single track roads throughout the island which are predominately flat and suitable for all levels. Duart Castle has a fantastic tearoom with lots of local produce on the menu. Nicknamed Hawaii of the North, Tiree is all about pristine beaches, big surf, and an easy-going music festival. Coll's ferry teminal is close to Arinagour, 01879 230347 See the From Mull, there is a number of smaller islands that you can reach by boat, including Ulva, Iona and Staffa. Getting across Mull. Stay safe and informed while in Tiree visit Tiree Trust. The ferry from Coll to Tiree takes around another hour and drops you at the port in Scarinish. At that time there was a regular ferry boat sailing between Coll and Tiree, and between Coll and Mull, "but there is no stated ferry between Tiree and Mull, although there is a great need." Sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with upcoming events as well as offers to use during your trip. Our Journey Planner can help you find the way that best suits you for making your journey using the most up to date information from around the UK for all transport companies. You will be able to take in sights such as Dun Mor, an Iron Age prehistoric tower that dates 60AD, or even Scotland's tallest lighthouse. Copyright Mull is a wildly beautiful place. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Tobermory to Tiree via Craignure, Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Tiree Ferry Terminal, and Scarinish, Ferry Terminal … This is a great place for star gazing! Catch the ferry to Tiree from Oban. Mainland - Mull - Coll - Tiree Crossing Time: Unknown Last Ship: Iona: SHIP TIMELINE: 1991 - 1994: Iona : Terminal Facilities: Mallaig: Linkspan fitted in 1994 at main ferry berth. Click the find out more button to learn more. Isle of Tiree Same goes for the short crossing from Ulva Ferry near Salen to Ulva island. If you're coming from the east coast, Edinburgh, or the South, you'll need to travel through Glasgow. For all other travel to and from Tiree, check out our Journey Planner for more details. WINTER TIMETABLE 2020 /2021. This busy island, with its main ferry port at Craignure and its main population centre (and dive centre) at Tobermory, varies dramatically from coast to coast. SUMMER TIMETABLE 2020. Coffee with a view onto Oban Bay. You’ll see stunning seascapes and wildlife galore as you travel from island to island. Should it be Mull to begin with then Coll first or Tiree. Looking for the best form of travel to and from our ports? Cal Mac ferry Obam to mull connecting bus then to get ferry to iIona , excellent day . The Mull ferry leaves for Craignure from Oban’s main pier without fuss on a frequent schedule. Driving. Mull boasts attractive villages and mountains, and there are castles to visit for those wanting a more relaxing time. Apart from Mull, Coll and Tiree Oban is also gateway to Colonsay, to the south of Mull, with this trip taking around 2 hours and 20 minutes. Our departure and return would be from Oban. Date of experience: October 2020. Operates from 19 OCTOBER 2020 to 25 MARCH 2021 . Known as ‘Scotland’s Seafood Capital’, it’s the place to sample fresh seafood. For a hundred years Tiree has welcomed visitors and won worldwide fame for its sunshine, its beaches and its welcome. Susan A wrote a review Oct 2020. As you roll off the ferry at Arinagour on Coll you might notice the complete lack of street lights. Use our new Journey Planner tool to plan your bus, rail and ferry travel to Scotland's west coast and islands. Tiree (Scottish Gaelic: Tiriodh, pronounced [ˈtʲʰiɾʲəɣ]) is the most westerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.The low-lying island, southwest of Coll, has an area of 7,834 hectares (30 1 ⁄ 4 square miles) and a population of around 650.. The Hebridean islands of Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree in the far north west of Argyll, are strikingly beautiful. In 1792 Scarinish was recoded as having a harbour in need of considerable improvements. Answer 1 of 8: Hi, We have never been to these islands. Looking for the best form of travel to and from our ports? CalMac Ferries summer timetables & fare prices for the route from Oban to Coll and Tiree, Inner Hebrides. You can travel to Ulva Ferry by public transport from Craignure on the Ulva Ferry Community Bus, run by volunteers, affording you beautiful views along Loch na Keal and possibly a glimpse of the white-tailed eagle. If you continue, we'll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website. Why not cycle on Tiree? Our Journey Planner can help you find the way that best suits you for making your journey using the most up to date information from around the UK for all transport companies. If you're not up for the waves, take a look at the twelve remaining Blackhouses - traditional thatched buildings, some with walls six-foot thick. © Copyright 2021 Argyll & the Isles Tourism All rights reserved. Inveraray, Knapdale, Kilmartin and Crinan. For more information on Tiree visit CycleStreets. A memory to carry away with us Train station located close by. Beautiful Tiree is officially one of the sunniest places in Britain! There's a regular direct train to Oban from Glasgow Queen Street Station, and it takes just over 3 hours. The ferry journeys are part of the pleasure of the trip. There isn’t a ferry service, but a number of tour operators offer boat trips. Once clear of the Sound of Mull, you’re heading to the island of Coll. Isle of Tiree The ferry lands at Tiree, and the crossing takes 4 hours. Isle of Tiree However, you can take the taxi to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tiree Ferry Terminal, take the walk to Scarinish, Ferry Terminal, then take the line 499 bus to Crossapol, Garage Road End. Mull Charters offer regular wildlife cruises from Ulva Ferry. Watch out for dolphin, porpoise, basking sharks and whales – this is prime cetacean-spotting territory! The passenger-only ferry from Fionnphort on Mull to the dreamy island of Iona takes takes just 10 minutes. Discover the best restaurants in Oban, Mull & Tiree including Ninth Wave, Ee-Usk, Ceàbhar. If you want to take in the best of what the island has to offer then cycling is the way to go. The tiny island of Ulva sits just off the west coast of Mull. Ferries from the mainland will take you to the East coast of Mull. Explore Argyll Over 5 Days we traveled by CalMac to Coll, Tiree, Barra, South Uist, Harris, Skye, Mainland then Mull and back to Oban. There is no direct connection from Isle of Mull (Island) to Tiree. Note: there are no electric vehicle charging points on Tiree. Share. The Ringing Stone itself has scattered cup markings engraved with the origins dating back some 4000 years. Book Tiree Ferry Tickets with Caledonian Macbrayne (Calmac) Ferry for ferries sailing from Tiree to Oban and Coll online in advance to enjoy the cheapest available ferry ticket price.. The MV Isle of Mull heads out to sea bound for Craignure on Mull. Can you please advise on the best way to get the best of our time seeing them. For more information about walks on Tiree why not visit the Links Oban with the islands of Kerrera, Mull, Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Colonsay, Barra and Lochboisdale. Follow us on our social media channels for our latest updates. THE FERRY. The journey takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. 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