Getting There
It's a 45-minute trip by car ferry from Oban to Craignure, on Mull. For departure times, contact Caledonian MacBrayne (tel. 08705/650-000). From Oban, there are about five or six sailings per day at a round-trip cost of £7.10 ($13) for adults. The cost for a car is £50 ($94) for a 5-day round-trip ticket.
Getting Around
Use Bowmans Coaches Mull (tel. 01680/812-313) to go around the island. Coaches connect with the ferry at least three times per day and will take you to Fionnphort or Tobermory for £12 to £17 ($23-$32) round-trip. Another option is to buy a ticket combining the cost of the ferry with a guided bus tour to Fionnphort and Iona. The tour begins when you board the 10am ferry and ends at about 5:40pm, back at Oban. The cost is £44 ($84) for adults and £22 ($42) for children.
A Word on Driving -- If you're driving along any of Mull's single-track roads, remember to take your time and yield to the sheep and cattle. Also, a car coming downhill toward you has the right of way, so look for a spot to pull off.
Visitor Information
The tourist office is on Main Street in Tobermory (tel. 01688/302-182). From Easter to October, it's open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (to 6pm July-Aug).
Special Events
In July, the Mull Highland Games feature traditional events such as bagpipes, caber tossing, and dancing. The Tour of Mull Rally is held in early October. Ask at the tourist office for exact dates.
Isle of Mull Travel Experiences
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First day on the Tour
Our tour was with Haggis, on a big yellow bus. We had 27 other passangers on our bus, and most were Kiwi's!!! Today we were h... Continue reading »
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Fort William: Highland Town
It would have really been nice to spend another night in Oban, but with a preconceived itinerary, it seemed a bit frightening not to stic... Continue reading »
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Trip to The Unexplored Isle of Bute
We bought really cheap tickets on the budget airline RyanAir from London Stansted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Just outside the airport... Continue reading »
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Fort Williams
Fort Williams is considered the outdoor capital of the United Kingdom Fort Williams like Fort Augustus and Fort George were origina... Continue reading »
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Barcaldine Castle
Balcaldine Castle is an amazing place to stay, there are only two rooms in this castle(well three rooms if needed) this makes the experin... Continue reading »
