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

The cheapest way to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay is to bus and line 448 bus and ferry which costs £13 - £65 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay is to ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs £11 - £90.

Is there a direct ferry between Oban Ferry Terminal and Islay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay. However, there are services departing from Oban Ferry Terminal and arriving at Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Colonsay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay?

The distance between Oban Ferry Terminal and Islay is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs £11 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Oban Ferry Terminal and Islay?

Islay is 1h behind Oban Ferry Terminal. It is currently 4:11 PM in Oban Ferry Terminal and 3:11 PM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus

There are 3 ways to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay 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 Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalCm10
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
4h 15m
£12–89
Bus, line 448 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Ferry Terminal448
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 24m
£14–62
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 24m
£95–220

Oban Ferry Terminal to Islay by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

4h 15mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Oban Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 15m.

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