travel and embarkation Information
Boat telephone number: 07549 935222
Embarkation: 14:00
Disembarkation: 10:00
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Travel
We encourage our guests to use public transport when possible.
Voyages starting at Craobh Haven.
Craobh Haven Marina, PA31 8UA
Craobh Haven is around twenty miles south of Oban.
Getting to Oban on the train is straight forward. You could get a train the day before or take the train from Glasgow Queen Street at 08:22 on the departure day. This gets to Oban at 11:27.
Train times may vary so it would be worth double checking this when you book.
We will be in touch with you before the trip to confirm your travel plans. When needed we will provide a free transfer from Oban Station to Craobh Haven. The pick up point will be Oban Station. The pick up time will be 13:00.
By car. Pop the postcode into your satnav. PA31 8UA. Be aware that your satnav may suggest the A83 via Inveraray. This is a beautiful route but is sometimes closed because of land slides. The A85 via Taynuilt may be a better bet. There is free parking at the marina
Voyages ending at Craobh Haven.
We will arrive back at the marina before 10:00 on the last day of the trip. The Glasgow train departs form Oban at 12:11. Where needed we will provide a free transfer to the station.
Voyages starting at Mallaig.
Mallaig Harbour, Harbour Road, Mallaig PH41 4QB
By rail, You could travel the day before and stay in Mallaig or the 08:22 from Glasgow Queen Street arrives at 13:40.
By road it’s through Fort William then up the A830 to Mallaig. There is free parking on East Bay.
Provident will be moored at the end of the Fish Pier. It’s right at the centre of the harbour, a two minute walk from the station.
Voyages ending at Mallaig.
We will arrive back in harbour in time for guests to catch the 10:10 train to Glasgow.