Ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull

Ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull at a glance

Everything passengers ask about the ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull in one place. CalMac sail the route on car ferry, with a crossing time of about 45 minutes, about 7 a day in summer. Boats leave from Oban ferry terminal and arrive at Craignure ferry terminal. Haqqi Tours provides the ticket with or without a vehicle, and confirms the sailing, the seats and the cost in the WhatsApp chat before any payment.

• Route: Glasgow to Isle of Mull (about 20 km by sea)
• Operator: CalMac
• Crossing time: about 45 minutes
• Vessels: car ferry
• Frequency: about 7 a day in summer
• Departure port: Oban ferry terminal
• Arrival port: Craignure ferry terminal
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The CalMac ferry from Oban to Craignure is reached by the West Highland Line from Glasgow in about three hours, and the island of Mull offers Tobermory, Duart Castle and the road to Iona.

How to book ferry tickets from Glasgow to Isle of Mull with Haqqi Tours

Booking a ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your travel date, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our staff messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Isle of Mull

Because a person books it, we can line the Glasgow to Isle of Mull ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.

Timetable and season of the Glasgow to Isle of Mull ferry

About 7 a day in summer - that is how often the ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 45 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.

For a connection at Isle of Mull - a flight, a train or another ferry - let us know and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.

Departure: Oban ferry terminal

The ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull leaves from Oban ferry terminal, in Glasgow - Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, with Victorian architecture, Mackintosh, the Kelvingrove and the road to Loch Lomond. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles typically 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: An express bus links Glasgow Airport with the city centre in about 20 minutes and trains from the city centre reach Edinburgh in under an hour; but for Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Oban, Glencoe, Skye or the Greenock cruise terminal with luggage, a private car is far more direct.

• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Oban ferry terminal; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your hotel in Glasgow to the port on request

Arrival: Craignure ferry terminal

The ferry docks at Craignure ferry terminal - The Isle of Mull is the Hebridean island of coloured Tobermory harbour, Duart Castle and wildlife trips, reached from Oban. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Isle of Mull with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Glasgow to Isle of Mull crossing.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Glasgow to Isle of Mull ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Glasgow to Isle of Mull ferry like on board? Car ferry, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking

Things to do in Isle of Mull after the ferry

The Isle of Mull is the Hebridean island of coloured Tobermory harbour, Duart Castle and wildlife trips, reached from Oban. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Iona day trip, Tobermory, Duart Castle and Calgary Bay are all reachable from Craignure ferry terminal.

Haqqi Tours can provide guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Isle of Mull; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Best time to take the ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull

The ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.

Ferry or flight from Glasgow to Isle of Mull?

For most travellers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Glasgow and lands you in Isle of Mull itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel and the car, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours provides flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Return ferry from Isle of Mull to Glasgow

The Isle of Mull to Glasgow ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 45 minutes. Haqqi Tours offers the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull cost?

"How much is the ferry ticket from Glasgow to Isle of Mull?" has several answers, because the operators price the slow boat and the fast boat differently, charge separately for vehicles and cabins, and raise fares in high season. Haqqi Tours arranges the current cost for your dates and party - foot passengers, car, seats or cabin - quickly of receiving the form, and tells you which sailing is the best value.

What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, the vehicle if you bring one, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Glasgow to Isle of Mull: how to pay less

The cheapest ferry ticket from Glasgow to Isle of Mull is usually on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our staff applies:

• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators

When you complete the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Glasgow to Isle of Mull ferry first, then the alternatives.

Why book your Glasgow to Isle of Mull ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the ferry from Glasgow to Isle of Mull: live fares checked across every operator for your date, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the e-ticket delivered in the WhatsApp chat and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.