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Oban to Castlebay ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Oban and Castlebay takes 5h 35m. The ferry runs, on average, 5 times per week from Oban to Castlebay. 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
5 times a week
Frequency

Oban to Castlebay ferry times

Ferries run 5 times a week between Oban and Castlebay. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Oban is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Castlebay at 8:10 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 Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ferry ferry 5h 35m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Castlebay? 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 Oban to Castlebay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

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

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