How long is the ferry to Tiree?
How long is the ferry to Tiree?
4 hours
Catch the ferry to Tiree from Oban. The ferry lands at Tiree, and the crossing takes 4 hours.
Do you need a car to visit Tiree?
Tiree has a network of B-class roads, mostly single track with passing places making the most part of the islands accessible for cars and interconnecting the small townships. Car hire, and bike hire, is available on the island – details are below. For advice about driving on the island please click here.
Is Tiree Inner or Outer Hebrides?
The Isle of Tiree is the most westerly island of the Inner Hebrides, with a mild climate and white sand beaches. The landscape of Tiree is rather flat and has been described as ‘a raised beach’ and ‘the land below the waves’. The island is also known for its fertile soils and has a strong crofting heritage.
What size is Tiree?
78.34 km²
Tiree/Area
How much does the ferry cost from Oban to Tiree?
Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Tiree Ferry Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost £10 – £12 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
Where do ferries from Oban go to?
Oban is the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, and it’s just a ferry ride away to enchanting isles such as Kerrera, Lismore, Mull, Iona, Coll.
What ferries leave Oban?
Scotland’s largest ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne, or CalMac Ferries as they are known locally, operate an extensive service from Oban. During the summer months the company offer a range of Day Trips from Oban including whale watching and a wildlife adventure tour.
What is the nicest Scottish island?
Easdale. This is one of the most charming islands in the Slate Islands group lying off the west coast of mainland Scotland.
What is the warmest Scottish island?
Tiree
Thanks to the mild influence of the Gulf Stream, Tiree is the Sunshine Isle, basking in more hours of annual sunlight than just about any other location in the British Isles.
Which is the easiest Scottish island to get to?
The Isle of Mull
The Isle of Mull is a powerhouse of an island. It is easy to reach and even easier to include in most Scotland itineraries due to its ferry connection with the coastal town of Oban, which many people visit for its seafood and coastal scenery.
How long does the ferry take from Oban to Coll?
2 hours 30 minutes
The ferry from Oban to Coll takes just over 2 hours 30 minutes.
Is Oban worth visiting?
The resort town of Oban is well worth visiting on a day trip or short break. Situated on Scotland’s west coast, this charming port is known as the ‘seafood capital of Scotland’.
