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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Oban is to ferry and bus which costs £14 - £65 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Oban is to ferry which takes 4h 5m and costs £10 - £85.

Is there a direct ferry between Islay and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oban Ferry Terminal. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Islay to Oban?

The distance between Islay and Oban is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Oban without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 5m and costs £10 - £85.

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

The ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 568+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Oban by ferry or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
4h 5m
£10–85
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
5h 58m
£15–64
Ferry via Colonsay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm10 / ...
4h 25m
£12–89

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

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

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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