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Castlebay to Oban ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Castlebay and Oban takes 5h 35m. The ferry runs, on average, 4 times per week from Castlebay to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 35m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Castlebay to Oban ferry times

Ferries run 4 times a week between Castlebay and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebay is at 7:00 AM which arrives into Oban at 12:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    ferry ferry 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ferry ferry 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ferry ferry 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ferry ferry 5h 35m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castlebay to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Castlebay to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Castlebay, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £15–130 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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