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Ferry from Oban to Castlebay

Typically 1 daily ferry sailing run between Oban to Castlebay. This ferry route is operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Oban Castlebay ferries.

Ferry times from Oban to Castlebay

Oban Castlebay ferry sailings typically depart from Oban at around 07:00. The average sailing time is approximately 5h 0m.

Ferry prices from Oban to Castlebay

Oban Castlebay ferry prices typically range between $50* and $309*. The average price is typically $235*. The cheapest Oban Castlebay ferry prices start from $26*. The average price for a foot passenger is $64*. The average price for a car is $262*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times.

How far is Oban to Castlebay?

The distance between Oban to Castlebay is approximately 143.8 miles (231.5km) or 125.0 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Oban Castlebay ferry?

Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne allow cars on board for ferries between Oban and Castlebay. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Oban and Castlebay.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Oban to Castlebay?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Caledonian MacBrayne between Oban and Castlebay.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Isle of Barra page.
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Oban - Castlebay Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Caledonian MacBrayne
Average Price $235*
Average Weekly Sailings 7
Average Sailing Duration 5h 0m
Fastest Sailing Duration 4h 45m
First Ferry 07:00
Last Ferry 13:30
Distance 125 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Oban to Castlebay?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Oban to Castlebay is approximately 5h 02m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

Which ferry companies operate between Oban to Castlebay?

There is 1 ferry operator for Oban to Castlebay and this is
  • Caledonian MacBrayne

How can I book ferry tickets from Oban to Castlebay?

Ferries from Oban to Castlebay are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Oban to Castlebay Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 9/16/2024 and 9/22/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Caledonian MacBrayne 13:10 17:55 4 hours 45 minutes Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Caledonian MacBrayne 13:30 18:15 4 hours 45 minutes Mon, Wed, Sun
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