- Distance: 54.5 mi
- Duration: 3h 51m
The average ferry between Oban and Islay takes 3h 51m and the fastest ferry takes 3h 45m. The ferry runs, on average, 4 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 4 times 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 5:00 PM which arrives into Islay at 8:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Oban to Islay? 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.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oban station and arriving at Islay station. Services depart 4 times a week, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
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.
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