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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £13 - £65 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Islay is to ferry which takes 3h 55m and costs £10 - £85.

Is there a direct ferry between Oban and Islay?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oban Ferry Terminal and arriving at Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Oban to Islay?

The distance between Oban and Islay is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 55m and costs £10 - £85.

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

The ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 34+ hotels available in Islay.

Oban to Islay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Oban to Islay 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 Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
3h 55m
£10–85
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lochnell Streetbus 23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Ferry Terminalbus 448
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 15m
£14–62

Oban to Islay by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

3h 55mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal twice a week. Tickets cost £10–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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