The average ferry between Oban and Islay takes 3h 57m and the fastest ferry takes 3h 55m. The ferry runs, on average, 2 times per week from Oban to Islay. 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 Oban and Islay. The earliest departure is at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Oban is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Islay at 8:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oban station and arriving at Islay station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Twice a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Oban and Islay is 82 km.
Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal 4 times a week. Tickets cost £10–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
