How to travel from Islay to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Islay and Oban is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Islay to Oban by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ObanIslay if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Caledonian MacBrayne

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Oban

There are several options for getting from Islay to Oban by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 4h 15m.

The distance between Islay and Oban is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Islay and Oban by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Islay to Oban is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £10 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Oban is to take a ferry which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Islay and Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Islay and Oban. The ferry typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice a week.

Caledonian MacBrayne run the ferry services between Islay and Oban. Ferries run twice a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Oban is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £10 ($12).

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Airports near Oban

The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban