How to get to the Island
Erraid is located at the end of the Ross of Mull, near Iona – the address is
Isle of Erraid, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA66 6BN.
Please check weather conditions and the latest ferry information when travelling, as the weather on the Scottish West Coast can be unpredictable and influence travel plans and transport arrangements. The ferries are the only public access to the island.
IMPORTANT It is essential that you are able to carry your own bags on and off the island (see video below) so please bear this in mind when packing!
If you travel by public transport
From Glasgow or Edinburgh you can make your way to Oban by bus or train.
If you’re travelling from further afield you may need to spend the night in Oban to make it onto Erraid in time for dinner, some people choose to stay in Glasgow or even in Fionnphort or Iona.
From Oban you take a ferry to Craignure on Mull.
click here for timetable and booking
From Craignure you take the bus to Fionnphort.
click here for the timetable
The Erraid community will meet you at the bus stop.
If you travel by car
When you travel by car, If you are travelling by car, you need to book the ferry from Oban to Craignure in advance. click here for timetable and booking
Alternatively you can travel over Fort William and take first the Corran ferry (5 minutes) and later the Lochaline – Fishnish ferry (25 minutes) you can not book tickets for these ferries, you just turn up and stand in line. Click here for timetable and service Lochalaine
When you arrive in Craignure on Mull, turn left off the ferry and make your way to Fionnphort.
Please let us know that you are travelling by car so we can make arrangements to meet you in Fionnphort or at Knockvologan.
Parking
If you come by car, please note that Erraid is not accessible by car, but there is parking available close to the island at Knockvologan. From there it is about a 1 mile walk to get to the island.
Below is a video showing the walk from Mull (Knockvologan) to the Island.
