Getting there and away

Calmac ferry


By Air
The fastest way to get to Tiree is by air. Direct daily flights with Loganair leave from Glasgow airport.

By Sea
A more pleasant way way to get to Tiree is by sea. Car ferries operated by Caledonian MacBrayne serve Tiree from Oban. This is a four hour trip up the Sound of Mull, often stopping at Coll along the way. Once a week in the summer there is also a weekly service to and from Barra.

Getting around on Tiree
Although the island is small public transport is sparse and you will need your own vehicle. It is possible to hire both cars and bicycles on the island.

  • Car hire - Tiree Motors (01879 220469)
  • Taxis - Island cabs: 01879 220344 (Weekends and after 6pm only) or A MacKechnie: 01879 220419 (this is a shared taxi service and must be booked the day before you intend to travel
  • Bike hire - 01879220435 (Judith Boyd) or 01879220555 (MacLennan Motors)
This site was last updated on Thursday 15th December 2005