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Welcome to Travel times

This handbook is one of a series of comprehensive guides to Public Transport to, from and within the Argyll and Bute area.

It provides all the latest information about bus, train, ferry and coach times and routes giving you the opportunity to see the options available for work, shopping and leisure travel. Whom to contact…

Buses and Coaches Website Address Telephone Number Anderson Coaches www.andersoncoachesargyll.co.uk 01546 870354 Awe Service Station 01866 822612 Bowmans Coaches 01680 812313

First Glasgow www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/glasgow 0141 423 6600 Garelochhead Minibuses www.garelochheadcoaches.co.uk 01436 810200 and Coaches Ltd Islay Coaches 01496 840273 D.A. and A.J. Maclean 01496 220342 McColl's Coaches www.mccolls.org.uk 01389 754321 McGills Bus Service Ltd. www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk 01475 711122

Royal Mail www.royalmail.com/you-home/your-community/postbus 08457 740 740

Scottish Citylink Coaches www.citylink.co.uk 0871 266 33 33 Tighnabruaich Service Station 01700 811425 West Coast Motors www.westcoastmotors.co.uk 01586 552319 Wilson's of Rhu Ltd www.wilsonsofrhu.co.uk 01436 820300

Ferries Website Address Telephone Number Argyll and Bute Council Ferries (Lorn) www.argyll-bute.gov.uk 01631 562125 Argyll Ferries www.argyllferries.co.uk 01475 650338 Caledonian MacBrayne www.calmac.co.uk 01475 650100

Clydelink Ltd. www.clydelink.co.uk 0871 705 0888 Highland Council www.highland.gov.uk 01855 841243 Inversnaid Hotel Ferry www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk 01877 386223 Jura Ferry (ASP Ship Management Ltd) 01496 840681 Nicol MacKinnon (Jura Fast Ferry) www.jurapassengerferry.com 07768 450000 Duncan McEachan (Kerrera Ferry) www.kerrera-ferry.co.uk 01631 563665 Donald Munro (Ulva Ferry) 01688 500226 Rowardennan Hotel Ferry www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk 01360 870273 Western Ferries www.western-ferries.co.uk 01369 704452 Front Cover Photographs These photographs can be viewed at www.geograph.org.uk and are licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA. Changes to Timetables and Bus Stops You may notice numbers to the left of stop descriptions in several timetables. These numbers are specific stop codes for use in apps such as the traveline app and the nextbus.mobi app on your smartphone. We are currently replacing bus stops and will include the stop code on each flag as and when they are replaced.

2 Index

Destination Service No. Pages Balemartine (Baile Mhàrtainn) 498 8, 9 Balephetrish (Baile Phèatrais) 498, 499 8, 9 Balephuil (Baile a’ Phuill) 498 8, 9 Balevullin (Baile a’ Mhuilinn) 498 8, 9 Balinoe (Am Baile Nodha) 498 8, 9 Barra (Barraigh) Ferry 10, 11 Barrapol (Goirtean Dòmhnaill) 498 8, 9 Caolas (An Caolas) 498, 499 8, 9 Coll (Cola) Ferry 10, 11 Coll Airport (Port-adhair Chola) Air 10, 11 Cornaigbeg (Cornaig Bheag) 498, 499 8, 9 Crossapol (Crosabol) 498, 499 8, 9 Glasgow Airport (Port-adhair Air 10, 11 Ghlaschu) Hynish (Haoidhinis) 498 8, 9 Kenovay (Ceann a’ Bhàigh) 498, 499 8, 9 Kilmoluaig (Cille MoLuaig) 498 8, 9 Kirkapol (Circeabol) 498, 499 8, 9 Oban (An t-Òban) Ferry 10, 11 Oban Airport (Port-adhair an Air 10, 11 Òbain) Ruaig (Rubhaig) 498, 499 8, 9 Ring 'n' Ride (Rabh is Rach) 497 8, 9 Sandaig (Sanndaig) 498 8, 9 Scarinish Ferry Terminal Ferry 10, 11 (Sgairinis) Scarinish Post Office (Oifis-puist 498, 499 8, 9 Sgairinis) Tiree Airport (Port-adhair Thiriodh) Air 10, 11 Tiree High School (Àrd-sgoil 498, 499 8, 9 Thiriodh) 01855 841243 01877 386223 01496 840681 07768 450000 01631 563665 01688 500226 01360 870273 01369 704452

3 Holidays affecting Public Transport

Local bus services will not operate on 25, 26 Dec and 1,2 Jan. For other services on these dates please check with operators. For other general holidays please check. School Holidays are as follows: 21 - 25 October 2013; 15 November 2013; 23 December 2013 - 3 January 2014 14 -19 February 2014; 7 - 21 April 2014 Highland Railcard

The Highland Railcard is available to anyone aged 16 or over permanently resident within the following Argyll and Bute postcodes: PA20-38, PA41-49, PA60-78 and G83. A Highland Railcard costs £8.50 and allows 50% off most rail fares when you travel on the West Highland, North Highland and Kyle Lines. Also up to 2 children, accompanied by a Highland Railcard holder, can travel for a flat fare of £2 return each. For information on how to apply ( 01463 239026.

Scottish Citylink

On Scottish Citylink services priority is given to boarding those passengers who have a reserved ticket. In the case of Concession Card holders they may reserve their journeys in advance of travel at a charge of 50p per journey which then entitles them to the same priority as any other class of reserved ticket holder. Thereafter the driver will take passengers on board in queue order subject to there being any remaining seats available. Seat reservations may be made in advance of travel by telephoning 08705 50 50 50, by visiting www.citylink.co.uk on the web or by visiting any Scottish Citylink Travel Centre or agent.

NextBuses is an innovative, new service from Traveline that gives you the next bus times anywhere in the UK via mobile internet. Only pay your normal charges for internet data and receive a response within seconds. How does it work? 1. Log-on to www.nextbuses.mobi on your smart phone 2. Enter a postcode, street name and town, or bus stop code 3. On the map, click on the bus stop you want to use 4. View departure times for that stop on your mobile. It’s that easy!

Scheduled bus times are shown if live times are not available. Normal data charges of your mobile operator apply. Speed and access to service is subject to your network connection.

4 Passenger Information

For all local and national public transport timetables and journey planning information, call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33, or visit www.travelinescotland.com. Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls cost 10p per minute from BT Landlines. Charges from mobiles or other providers may vary.

Concessionary Travel

On 1 April 2006 the Scottish Executive's national transport agency, Transport Scotland, launched a scheme which gives older people and people with disabilities free bus travel anywhere in Scotland. People who live in the area covered by The Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme will also be able to use the card to get cheaper fares on First ScotRail trains and the Glasgow Subway. For more information or to apply for a new entitlement card, please call 0845 601 6499 or email general queries to [email protected].

Highlands and Islands Patient Travel Scheme

This scheme was originally set up in recognition of the difficulties and expense involved in travelling to and from hospital for people resident in remote communities. The scheme operates for people who live within Argyll and Bute, part of the NHS Highland area. If you are a patient travelling by public transport to a UK hospital for NHS treatment or appointments you may be able to reclaim part of your travelling expenses under this scheme. For further information, contact NHS Highland on 01546 605653.

Comments on services

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information contained in this booklet is accurate, the Council will not be responsible for any losses incurred by any party placing reliance on the information contained herein. Timetables may be changed at short notice and if your journey is important please confirm with the operator(s). If you have any comments about the services provided, please send them to: Director (Customer Services), Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Argyll PA31 8RT.

5 6 7 Kenovay - Crossapol - Balemartine - Scarinish Schooldays - Operated by D.G. and A.J. Maclean 01879 220342 and John Codes: Service No: 499 498 499 498 499 Caolas 0803 1617 Ruaig 0808 1622 Kirkapol 0811 1625 Ferry Terminal 0817 l Scarinish, Post Office 0822 1510 1636 Crossapol 0831 I 1511 1645 Kenovay 0836 I 1516 Balephetrish 0838 1518 1518 Cornaigmore Cross Road 0843 1520 1519 Tiree High School 0845 1525 1525 1535 Kilmoluaig 1543 Balevullin 1545 Sandaig 1553 Barrapol 1559 Balinoe 1605 Balemartine 1607 Hynish 1612 Balemartine 1617 Balephuil 1625 Balemartine 1630 Crossapol 1635 Kenovay 1640 Scarinish, Post Office Tiree Ring 'n' Ride Operated by John Kennedy 01879 220419 This service is available on demand anywhere on the Isle of Tiree between the hours of 0700 to 1800 Mondays to Saturdays with an extended evening service available on Tuesdays in summer up to 2200.

Please note that these times relate to when the bus is operational. It may not be possible to uplift you at 0700 exactly or to set you down as late as 1800 (or 2200 on summer Tuesdays) depending on where you are on the Island. Preference will be given to bookings connecting to or from Caledonian MacBrayne ferry sailings. Anyone can use this service. To book a journey contact the operator (Nancy McKechnie trading as John Kennedy) ( 01879 220419. Journeys can be booked up to one week in advance and as late as up to one hour before the time of travel (subject to availability). Normal fares apply on this service and holders of the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Card travel free. Mondays to Saturdays 0700 to 1800. Late night Tuesdays in summer up to 2200. To book ( 01879 220419. 8 - Caolas - High School Kennedy 01879220419 498/499 Codes: Service No: 499 498 499 499 Kenovay 0745 Crossapol 0750 Balemartine 0755 Balephuil 0800 Balemartine 0808 Hynish 0813 Balemartine 0818 Balinoe 0820 Heylipol 0823 Barrapol 0826 Sandaig 0832 Balevullin 0840 Kilmoluaig 0842 Tiree High School 0850 0845 1535 Cornaigmore Cross Road 0855 0847 1541 Balephetrish 0857 0852 1542 Kenovay I 0854 1544 Crossapol 0740 I 0859 1549 Scarinish, Post Office 0749 0905 1558 Ferry Terminal l 1603 Kirkapol 0755 1609 Ruaig 0758 1612 Caolas 0803 1617 497 This service is operated by a modern low floor accessible minibus giving the comfort of a full size vehicle with space and easy access for one wheelchair.

This service can be used:- l for connections to the ferry or airport l for shopping trips l for GP appointments l to assist those who are elderly or mobility impaired l to visit the library or friends l to visit tourist attractions on the island … or any other journey you need to make!

9 Oban - Coll - Tiree Daily - Operated by Caledonian MacBrayne 01879 220337 20 Oct - 8 Nov 2013 / 2 Jan - 24 Jan 2014 / 16 Feb - 3 April 2014 Codes: M TThS Su Oban 0630 0715 1030 Coll arr 0940 1025 I Coll dep 0950 1035 I Tiree 1055 1140 1430 Codes: M TThS Su Tiree 1115 1200 1450 Coll arr 1220 1305 1555 Coll dep 1230 1315 1605 Oban 1540 1625 1915 M - Operates on Mondays only. TThS - Operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Su - Operates Sundays only. Glasgow - Tiree Mondays to Fridays - Operated by Flybe 0871 700 2000 From 26 October 2013 Saturdays Codes: M-F Glasgow Airport 1110 0900 Tiree Airport 1210 1000

M-F Tiree Airport 1230 1020 Glasgow Airport 1325 1115

M-F - Operates Mondays to Fridays.

To confirm ( 08705 511155. Oban - Coll - Tiree Mondays and Wednesdays - Operated by Hebridean Air Services 0845 805 7465 From 27 October 2013 to 29 March 2014. Outside these dates contact operator for details.

Codes: MW MW MW MW MW MW Oban 0840 1400 Coll 0910 0920 l Tiree 0935 0950 1435 1450 Coll I 1505 1520 Oban 1025 1550

MW - Operates Mondays and Wednesdays only. Argyll and Bute Council Minibus

Argyll and Bute Council permits the use of its minibuses where available by community groups, clubs or organisations provided the organisation is in receipt of a Section 19 bus permit and has successfully undertaken 10 Ferry Operates 9 Nov 2013 - 31 Dec Operates 25 Jan - 15 Feb 2013 2014 Codes: MTThS Su Codes: TThS Su Oban 0715 1030 Oban 0645 0630 Coll arr 0955 I Coll arr 0940 I Coll dep 1005 I Coll dep 0945 I Tiree 1100 1350 Tiree 1045 1010 Codes: MTThS Su Codes: TThS Su Tiree 1120 1410 Tiree 1100 1025 Coll arr 1215 1505 Coll arr 1200 1125 Coll dep 1225 1525 Coll dep 1205 1130 Oban 1505 1805 Oban 1500 1425 MTThS - Operates Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

No service 25 December 2013 and 1 January 2014. Air

Ring 'n' Ride is available to/from the Airport for flight connections. See pp 8 and 9 for details.

Please note, the timetable displayed is the standard Winter Timetable. However, there are slight variations over the festive period, and we recommend that travellers check with the airline before making arrangements. For timetables on a specific individual date please visit www.flybe.com or scan the QR code above using your smartphone.

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Saturdays Sundays n - These services operate during school n n term only and can only be booked 0950 1330 from the Wednesday prior to the 1020 1400 departure day. I I 1030 1415 Ring 'n' Ride is available to/from the Airport for 1100 1445 flight connections. See pp 8 and 9 for details. Community Transport the Council's minibus assessment in the last 3 years. For details of booking, permits and costs please contact: Tiree High School, Isle of Tiree, or ( 01879 220383. 11