May be disrupted: technical issue
Today, Wednesday 28 October
the assigned vessel is operating this route until Sunday 15 November. During this time, foot passengers will be required embark via the vehicle deck first at Stornoway and are kindly asked to check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure. Due to a technical issue with the Star…
Status from CalMac, updated 01:36
Ullapool → Stornoway
Stornoway → Ullapool
Outer Hebrides · crossing takes about 2 hr 50 min
Until Sunday 15 November
CalMac updated this 27 Oct 2026, 20:51
Foot Passenger Luggage
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 45-minute vehicle check-in.
Inverness → Ullapool
A835
Typically 1h 15m, not a live time
Leave by 16:15. Open directions to Ullapool in Google MapsGlasgow → Ullapool
A82 / A835
Typically 4h 30m, not a live time
Leave by 13:00. Open directions to Ullapool 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.
Does not run every week on mon
Does not run every week on sun, mon
Ullapool → Stornoway
MV Loch SeaforthDry dock
Her status is about the ship, not about your sailing: this route has a live service notice.
Right now the trackers put MV Isle of Lewis alongside at Stornoway, not MV Loch Seaforth. That is where she is, which is not the same as saying whose sailings these are.
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list . This is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Daily, twice most days
Times are subject to change; book, and check the latest, on Ullapool – Stornoway on calmac.co.uk.