On our return trip, 7 of us had the not-very-fun experience of not getting a seat on the bus (despite having already purchased return tickets!). As the bus-driver left with the packed bus at 9:10 a.m., he told us that the next bus would be coming at 11:50. The seven of us took shelter in a ferry waiting room--which sported 3 vinyl couches and pay toilets, and nothing else to do or see. We were all fuming/bummed/worried about missed flights/trains, etc.
One of us (not me) was brilliant, though, and got to digging around on bulletin boards. He found a business card for a taxi, called it, and got them to come for us. The driver, a lovely woman, not only got out to the ferry station, picked us all up (in an 8 seater van) and hauled us to Craignure on time, she also gave us a running commentary about the many things (historical, geological, natural, cultural) we saw enroute. The total fare was 70 pounds, which, divided by the 7 of us was quite reasonable.
She told us, though, that her taxi (her husband David Greenhlalgh is the primary driver) specializes in airport pick-ups. They will pick up a group (or individual) at Glasgow airport and drive you all the way to Fionnport ferry. The cost was 250 pounds (I'm certain that might vary based on season) each way plus the cost of your ferry tickets (from Oban). The van gets on the ferry with you. This is a rather reasonable rate for a group--especially if it means you can avoid the cost of a night in Glasgow.I can imagine, also, that if carrying your luggage or chasing around small (or large) children were a hardship, it would be worth the cost. (And if her husband knows even half of what she knows about the area, you'd be in for a treat.)
The company's name is Mull and Iona Taxi. Their website www.mullionataxi.com would be the best way to reach them. Their business card gives a telephone number of 0788 777 4550.
If nothing else, keep them in mind, in case you get booted off the bus!
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