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 £13 - £60 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Oban is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £29 - £240.

Is there a direct ferry between Islay and Oban?

No, there is no direct ferry from Islay to Oban. However, there are services departing from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oban Ferry Terminal via Colonsay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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 30m and costs £11 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Islay to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 487+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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 Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm10
4h 30m
£12–89
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 Station Roadbus 423 / ...
6h 4m
£14–59
Fly
1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane CSA - OBN
3h 36m
£30–232

Islay to Oban by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

4h 30mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal via Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, Direct Flight and Hebridean Air Services fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN) 4 times a week.

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