Timetables
Timetables are a vital part of how we communicate when and how our services operate. They help customers plan journeys, connect with other transport operators, and make the most of the opportunities our ferry network provides.
Under CHFS3, we’ve made a clear commitment to greater transparency and accountability. Publishing the key dates in our timetable planning and consultation calendar is one way we’re delivering on that promise. The calendar sets out when formal consultation takes place, the decision points, and when final timetables will be available for booking.
This approach is part of our wider vision to improve every journey. By sharing these dates openly, we aim to give communities, businesses, and partners the clarity they need to plan ahead. It’s a simple but important step towards making our communication timely, consistent, and aligned with the values that underpin CHFS3.
Summer 2026 Timetable
*Timetables for Largs-Cumbrae and Wemyss Bay-Rothesay remain unpublished, whilst discussion with communities remain ongoing around potential changes for Summer 2026. We plan to publish these on Tuesday 17 March.
For this timetable period timetables are being released in two separate phases.
- Phase 1 - all timetables where no changes have been requested or those with minor changes that have been agreed with the local stakeholder group for that route.
- Bookable routes: Berneray-Leverburgh, Kennacraig-Islay, Ullapool-Stornoway, Uig-Tarbert/Lochmaddy, Ardrossan/Troon-Brodick, Oban-Craignure, Oban-Coll/Tiree, Oban-Colonsay, Oban-Castlebay, Oban-Lismore.
- Turn-up-and-go routes: Gallanach-Kerrera, Fionnphort-Iona, Colintraive-Rhubodach, Tarbert (Loch Fyne)-Portavadie, Tobermory-Kilchoan, Sconser-Raasay, Gourock-Dunoon, Tayinloan-Gigha and Gourock-Kilcreggan.
- Phase 2 - all timetables with significant changes that require approval from Scottish Ministers.
- Bookable Routes: Mallaig-Lochboisdale, Mallaig-Armadale, Mallaig-Small Isles and Ardmhor-Eriskay.
- Turn-up-and-go routes: Lochaline-Fishnish, Largs-Cumbrae, Claonaig/Tarbert-Lochranza and Wemyss Bay-Rothesay.
Winter 2026/2027 Timetable
*Consultation has begun for all routes, except Largs–Cumbrae, which will follow once the Summer 2026 timetable is published.