What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Oban is to ferry and bus which costs £15 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Oban is to ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs £10 - £85.

Is there a direct ferry between Isle of Islay and Oban?

No, there is no direct ferry from Isle of Islay to Oban. However, there are services departing from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oban Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Oban?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Oban is 63 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Islay to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Oban without a car is to ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs £10 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Islay to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Isle of Islay to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 576+ hotels available in Oban.

Isle of Islay to Oban - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Oban by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 23m
£10–85
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Argyll Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
7h 21m
£16–63
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
5h 25m
£121–246

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 62.4 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost £10–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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