Disrupted: weather
Today, Wednesday 28 October
Due to adverse weather, the 08:40 from Mallaig and 09:25 from Armadale are cancelled.
Status from CalMac, updated 02:35
Mallaig → Armadale
Armadale → Mallaig
Skye, Raasay & Small Isles · crossing takes about 30 min
Wednesday 28 October
CalMac updated this 27 Oct 2026, 19:36
Reason: Weather
Due to adverse weather, the 08:40 from Mallaig and 09:25 from Armadale are cancelled.
Broadford Information Board
CalMac updated this 26 Oct 2026, 10:36 (was: “Storm Boelo and Broadford Information Board”)
Roadworks information
CalMac updated this 23 Oct 2026, 17:36
Winter Timetable 2026/27
The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and bookings are open.
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Information
Road times on the main approaches, by road only: no ferries. Leave-by allows this route's published 20-minute vehicle check-in.
Road times are as the road is now. On the day, check again, or set leave alerts on the pier’s Plan a trip, which re-check the traffic that morning.
Fort William → Mallaig
A830, the Road to the Isles
Typically 1h 15m, not a live time
Leave by 14:25 on Sun 1 Nov. Open directions to Mallaig in Google MapsGlasgow → Mallaig
A82 / A830
Typically 3h 45m, not a live time
Leave by 11:55 on Sun 1 Nov. Open directions to Mallaig in Google MapsInverness → Mallaig
A82 / A830
Typically 2h 30m, not a live time
Leave by 13:10 on Sun 1 Nov. Open directions to Mallaig in Google MapsChecked once when you tap it, not tracked. Turn it off any time.
Google Maps opens set to avoid ferries. Apple Maps cannot be: if it offers a route with a ferry in it, pick a road-only route, as a cancelled ferry can cost you the sailing.
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Allow extra at peak times, on single-track roads and in poor weather, and check the road before a long run. Tap a leave-by time for live traffic and turn-by-turn directions in your own map app.
Mallaig station
At the ferry terminal, 193 m from the pier. West Highland Line, from Glasgow Queen Street.
Times and disruption come from National Rail, not from us, and open in your browser. Ferries do not hold for late trains, check both before you travel.
Mallaig → Armadale
MV LochnevisAt berth
Her status is about the ship, not about your sailing: this route has a live service notice.
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list . This is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Daily
Times are subject to change; book, and check the latest, on Mallaig – Armadale on calmac.co.uk.