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Islay to Oban ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Islay and Oban takes 8h 50m. The ferry runs, on average, once a week from Islay 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.

8h 50m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Islay to Oban ferry times

Ferries run once a week between Islay and Oban. The service departs Islay at 7:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Oban at 15:50:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ferry ferry 8h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Islay 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 Islay to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal twice a week. Tickets cost £10–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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