General

As Mull is an island there has to be a ferry involved somewhere, unless you come by private plane.

The main ferry port is at Craignure which is serviced from Oban. However this is not the only way.

To reach The Old Stables:

From Craignure

From the ferry drive up the ramp and turn right onto the A849 signposted for Salen and Tobermory. The area known as Glenforsa is about 10 miles along this road. After about 9 miles you will see a sign for The Glenforsa Hotel. Watch out for this, as after 1 mile you will see a large signboard indicating the right turn for the Glenforsa Hotel. Turn here. After about 25 metres take another right turn (still following the Glenforsa Hotel signs). The Old Stables is located on the left hand side clearly marked with its own board.

From Fishnish

From the ferry drive up the ramp and follow the road for about a mile until a T junction. Turn right onto the A849 signposted to Salen (6 miles). After about 5 miles you will see a sign for The Glenforsa Hotel. Watch out for this, as after 1 mile you will see a large signboard indicating the right turn for the Glenforsa Hotel. Turn here. After about 25 metres take another right turn (still following the Glenforsa Hotel signs). The Old Stables is located on the left hand side clearly marked with its own board.

From Tobermory

Follow Main Street Tobermory, passing the Distillery. The road climbs steeply to a roundabout. Turn left onto the A848 signposted Salen. Follow this road until you reach Salen. You will see the wrecks in the harbour just before you arrive in the village. Drive through Salen, passing the Spar shop on your left. After about 1 mile you will see a large signboard for The Glenforsa Hotel ahead of you on the right hand side of the road. Turn left here. After about 25 metres take another right turn (still following the Glenforsa Hotel signs). The Old Stables is located on the left hand side clearly marked with its own board.

Interactive Map

The red marker indicates the location of The old Stables. You can use our interactive map to explore the island.

Use the + and - buttons on the left of the map to zoom in and out and the arrow buttons to adjust the direction of your view. You can also move the map by placing the cursor on the map to grab and drag.

By Air

The nearest airport to Mull is Glasgow which is about 2 hours away from Oban. Car hire is available here or there are regular shuttle buses into Glasgow city centre.

By Train

A train can be caught from Queen Street station in Glasgow that runs directly through to Oban. The ferry terminal is a short walk from the station. Be careful though and make sure that your train arrives in time for a ferry. Please see www.calmac.co.uk or www.firstscotrail.com for details.

By Coach

Citylink Coaches (www.citylink.co.uk) run from either Glasgow airport or from Buchanan Street bus station in Glasgow that run to Oban.

By Road

There are ferry terminals that connect with Mull at Oban, Lochaline or Kilchoan. All of these ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne www.calmac.co.uk

Vehicle ferry from Oban to Craignure

The ferry runs between Oban (90 miles north of Glasgow) and Craignure 5 or 6 times every day during the summer and is usually very busy. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Vehicle reservation required.

Vehicle ferry from Lochaline to Fishnish

Lochaline is 72 miles from Oban. Fishnish is 6 miles north of Craignure. The ferry runs about 14 times a day during the summer (only 9 times on Sundays) and takes 15 minutes. It is only a small ferry, so you can't make a reservation for your vehicle - you just queue up and wait for your turn.

Vehicle ferry from Kilchoan to Tobermory

Kilchoan is 84 miles from Oban by road. The ferry journey takes 35 minutes. It is only a small ferry, so you can't make a reservation for your vehicle - you just queue up and wait for your turn.
Monday to Saturday: 7 sailings a day.
Sundays from end June to end August: 5 sailings a day.

Private Plane or Helicopter

The Isle of Mull has its own airstrip which is located at Glenforsa and is a short walk from The Old Stables.

Car Hire

Car hire is available on Mull and can be arranged from:

MacKay’s Garage in Tobermory 01688 302103

Bay View Garage in Craignure 01680 812444

Mull Car Hire by Glenforsa Hotel 01680 300402

There are also a number of car hire companies that operate from Oban.

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