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 5h 56m.

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 4h 30m and costs £11 - £90.

Is there a direct ferry between Oban and Islay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Oban 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 30m.

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 4h 30m and costs £11 - £90.

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

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

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Islay by ferry, bus, train, 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 30m
£12–89
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street423 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 56m
£14–61
Train, bus, fly
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 38m
£107–222

Oban to Islay by ferry

1Weekly 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 Oban, Argyll and Bute, 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 30m.

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