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Where can I go by ferry from Oban?

6 ferry destinations from Oban: Castlebay, Craignure, Isle of Coll, Isle of Colonsay, Isle of Lismore and Isle of Tiree.

All Ferries from Oban

Oban → Castlebay4h 45m – 7h · CalMac FerriesDaily from Oban at 13:10 (13:30 at weekends), plus a 07:00 Wednesday sailing via Coll and Tiree🚗 CarsOban → Craignure50m – 1h · Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac)Winter 2026/27 (19 October – 12 March): six or seven sailings a day each way, five on Sundays🚗 CarsOban → Isle of CollAbout 2h 40m · CalMac FerriesWinter 2026/27: five days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday), leaving Oban at 07:00 (07:15 on Mondays, 09:15 on Sundays) and reaching Coll at 09:55 (11:55 on Sundays)🚗 CarsOban → Isle of Colonsay2h 15m – 2h 25m · CalMac FerriesSummer 2026: from Oban at 16:20 on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 09:00 on Tuesdays and 16:30 on Sundays🚗 CarsOban → Isle of LismoreAbout 55m · CalMac FerriesWinter 2026/27: four sailings from Oban Monday to Friday (06:45, 09:00, 14:00 and 17:15), four on Saturdays (08:00, 11:00, 14:15 and 17:00) and two on Sundays (09:00 and 16:00)🚗 CarsOban → Isle of Tiree3h 20m – 3h 50m · CalMac FerriesWinter 2026/27: five days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) via Coll, leaving Oban at 07:00 (07:15 on Mondays, 09:15 on Sundays) and reaching Tiree at 11:05 (13:05 on Sundays)🚗 Cars
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Plan your crossing from Oban

  • Oban → Castlebay (Isle of Barra)

    Daily from Oban at 13:10 (13:30 at weekends), plus a 07:00 Wednesday sailing via Coll and Tiree

    Summer 2026 timetable; no Coll/Tiree–Barra sailing on 8 and 15 July.

    Source: CalMac Oban–Castlebay summer 2026 timetable, checked 2026-09-29

  • Oban → Craignure

    Winter 2026/27 (19 October – 12 March): six or seven sailings a day each way, five on Sundays. The first leaves Oban at about 07:00 (09:45 on Sundays) and the last at about 17:45 (21:50 on Fridays and Saturdays). Crossings take 50 minutes, or about an hour on MV Loch Frisa.

    CalMac Mull winter timetable; separate timetables apply 13–16 and 17–25 March 2027. No sailings on 25 December and 1 January.

    Source: CalMac Oban–Craignure winter 2026/27 timetable, checked 2026-10-29

  • Oban → Isle of Coll

    Winter 2026/27: five days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday), leaving Oban at 07:00 (07:15 on Mondays, 09:15 on Sundays) and reaching Coll at 09:55 (11:55 on Sundays); the ship continues to Tiree.

    CalMac Coll and Tiree winter timetable 19 October 2026 – 25 March 2027; no sailings on 25 December and 1 January.

    Source: CalMac Oban–Coll–Tiree winter timetable, checked 2026-10-29

  • Oban → Isle of Colonsay

    Summer 2026: from Oban at 16:20 on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 09:00 on Tuesdays and 16:30 on Sundays; Wednesday and Saturday sailings run via Port Askaig and Kennacraig

    Amended timetables around Fèis Ìle (late May), the Tiree Music Festival (July) and Ceòl Cholasa (September).

    Source: CalMac Oban–Colonsay summer 2026 timetable, checked 2026-09-29

  • Oban → Isle of Lismore

    Winter 2026/27: four sailings from Oban Monday to Friday (06:45, 09:00, 14:00 and 17:15), four on Saturdays (08:00, 11:00, 14:15 and 17:00) and two on Sundays (09:00 and 16:00); crossings take 55 minutes.

    CalMac winter timetable 19 October 2026 – 25 March 2027; times can change with the tide on some dates (listed on the timetable). No sailings on 25 December and 1 January.

    Source: CalMac Oban–Lismore winter 2026/27 timetable (updated 7 October 2026), checked 2026-10-29

  • Oban → Isle of Tiree

    Winter 2026/27: five days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) via Coll, leaving Oban at 07:00 (07:15 on Mondays, 09:15 on Sundays) and reaching Tiree at 11:05 (13:05 on Sundays).

    CalMac Coll and Tiree winter timetable 19 October 2026 – 25 March 2027; no sailings on 25 December and 1 January.

    Source: CalMac Oban–Coll–Tiree winter timetable, checked 2026-10-29

Getting to the ferry in Oban

  • Castlebay town centre is 350 metres from the harbour; the local bus stop is 200 metres from the terminal
  • Oban railway station terminates directly beside the CalMac ferry berth with West Highland Line trains to Glasgow Queen Street
  • Oban railway station is 50 metres from the ferry terminal; early departures mean arriving in Oban the night before by train
  • Oban railway station, with trains to Glasgow Queen Street, is 50 metres from the ferry terminal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Oban?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Oban to Castlebay, Craignure, Isle of Coll, Isle of Colonsay, Isle of Lismore and Isle of Tiree. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Oban?
Yes, car ferries run from Oban to Castlebay, Craignure, Isle of Coll, Isle of Colonsay, Isle of Lismore, Isle of Tiree.
How long is the ferry from Oban to Castlebay?
4h 45m – 7h with CalMac Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Oban to Castlebay?
Daily from Oban at 13:10 (13:30 at weekends), plus a 07:00 Wednesday sailing via Coll and Tiree (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Oban to Craignure?
50m – 1h with Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac).
How often is the ferry from Oban to Craignure?
Winter 2026/27 (19 October – 12 March): six or seven sailings a day each way, five on Sundays (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-29).
How long is the ferry from Oban to Isle of Coll?
About 2h 40m with CalMac Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Oban to Isle of Coll?
Winter 2026/27: five days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday), leaving Oban at 07:00 (07:15 on Mondays, 09:15 on Sundays) and reaching Coll at 09:55 (11:55 on Sundays) (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-29).