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Summer timetables 27 March - 18 October 2026:

Service status: For the latest information on this route, check our service status pages.

Mallaig - Lochboisdale

View and/or download the Mallaig-Lochboisdale timetable for this period in the timetables tab. The scheduled summer timetable for this service operates between Mallaig and Lochboisdale only.

Up to 17 May: Due to disruption across our network, services to Lochboisdale are cancelled up to and including 17 May. If you were planning on booking a trip to Lochboisdale and now have to travel via an alternative route during this period, you can submit a passenger rights claim for the difference in the ticket price. Find out more on what criteria applies and how to claim.

Alternative routes to South Uist There are multiple routes to South Uist in addition to travelling direct from Oban or Mallaig to Lochboisdale. View information about alternative routes to/from Lochboisdale.

21, 22 August & 20 September: Due to livestock sales taking place in Lochboisdale, amended timetables operate. View timetable details.

Summer Tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout Summer 2026. View tidal timetable.

The winter timetable is now finished for the 2025/26 season. The next winter timetables will run from 19 October 2026 - 25 March 2027. We will update customers via our website once we have a release date confirmed.

Key Information:

Service status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

Check-in: 45 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 30 minutes for foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

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