Ullapool port

Perfectly located and generously serviced with a range of facilities, Ullapool is a vital port on Scotland’s north west coast. A picturesque fishing town, it has grown to become a hugely important destination. The CalMac network links it with Stornoway on Lewis.

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Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Shore Street

Ullapool

IV26 2UR

See seasonal opening hours below

Opening hours

Please check the seasonal opening house for the Ullapool port office.

Key information

This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 2 hours 40 minutes.
Departs twice a day – check timetable for exact sailing times.
Operates all year round.

This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 2 hours 40 minutes.
Departs twice a day – check timetable for exact sailing times.
Operates all year round.

Check in process

Vehicles

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before departure.
The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Vehicles

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before departure.
The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Foot passenger

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
Proceed directly to the check-in desk within the terminal.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the foot passenger queue.
If you miss your booked sailing you may incur an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Nearby

Fuel station: 0.5 miles
Cash Dispenser: 100 metres
Newsagent or Grocery: 100 metres
Fill up for your adventure at the local petrol station, half a mile from the port
Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, just 100 metres from the terminal
Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, 100 metres from the port.
Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Ullapool to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available