The average ferry between Islay and Oban takes 4h and the fastest ferry takes 3h 55m. The ferry runs, on average, 2 times per 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.
Ferries run twice a week between Islay and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Islay is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Oban at 4:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Islay station and arriving at Oban station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Twice a week. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Islay and Oban is 82 km.
Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal 4 times a week. Tickets cost £10–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
