Oban – Castlebay
Ferries to Isle of Barra
Oban – Castlebay
Ferries to Isle of Barra
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Oban to Castlebay. Oban Castlebay ferries cost around $52 and $368, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Oban Castlebay ferries.
Oban Castlebay ferry sailings typycally depart from Oban at around 07:00. The last ferry leaves at 13:50.
The Oban Castlebay ferry trip can take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Oban to Castlebay ferry is around 4 hours 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 7 weekly sailings from Oban to Castlebay serviced by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Oban Castlebay ferry prices typically range between $52* and $368*. The average price is typically $268*. The cheapest ferries from Oban to Castlebay start from $52*. The average price for a foot passenger is $53*. The average price for a car is $316*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Oban to Castlebay is approximately 144 miles (231km) or 125 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne allow cars on board ferries between Oban and Castlebay. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Oban and Castlebay.
Foot passengers can travel on the Oban to Castlebay ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Oban to Castlebay.
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| Oban - Castlebay Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | $261* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 59m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 13:00 | |
| Distance | 125 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Regarded as the seafood capital of Scotland, Oban is the largest town in Argyll on the west coast, offering routes to almost all of the Hebridean Islands. Inside the terminal building, you will find an excellent range of refreshments, a large waiting area and toilet facilities. The port is within easy reach from most Scottish cities, with a number of roads serving the area. If driving from Inverness, simply follow the A82 southbound, whereas if you are coming from Glasgow, head north on the A82. The Oban railway station is situated just fifty metres from the terminal alongside a few bus stops, making it even easier to travel to ‘the gateway to the isles’. In Oban, award-winning seafood restaurants come in abundance, so an exquisite meal is never too far away. The town also boasts some spectacular historic monuments, namely McCaig’s tower, an impressive circular structure overlooking the coast.
Castlebay is the main settlement and port on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Once a thriving herring port during the 19th Century with over 400 fishing boats in the harbour, it now provides ferry crossings to Oban on the Scottish mainland and to Lochboisdale, South Uist. The small terminal building is on Pier Road, just off the A888 and has a seated waiting room with free parking available just outside. There is also a bus stop a short walk away. Gazing out to the mysterious islet Kisimul Castle whilst sampling some local toffee from the Heart Hebrides factory is a great way to pass the time. Or you can simply stroll around the harbour to admire the beautiful scenery.
