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The Small Isles are usually accessed from Mallaig. Coll and Tiree are reached by ferry from Oban.

Glasgow to Mallaig

By train

The direct service between Glasgow Queen Street and Mallaig takes 5hrs 20mins. The train connects with the Saturday afternoon sailing in summer. Take the train the previous evening to connect with the early ferries. Alternatively, it is possible to take the train from Fort William to Mallaig to connect with some ferry crossings on the morning of departure. See www.scotrail.co.uk for timetable information.

By road

Take the A82 from Glasgow (or the Erskine Bridge, if bypassing Glasgow on the M8) towards Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Keep to the A82 until Fort William. From Fort William, continue west along the A830 to Mallaig. The drive takes around 3½–4hrs. Long stay parking is available free of charge around the bay in Mallaig.

By bus

Scottish Citylink operates a coach service between Glasgow and Mallaig, changing at Fort William, taking around 5hrs. Travel to Mallaig the evening before to make the early morning ferry. Alternatively, it is possible to take the coach from Fort William to Mallaig to connect with the ferry on the morning of departure. Consult the relevant timetables at www.citylink.co.uk or contact the travel centre at Buchanan Street Bus Station on 0141 332 7133.