Castlebay to Oban Ferry

About the Castlebay to Oban ferry

Sailing from Castlebay to Oban takes around 7h 20m. Wightlink runs the route 6 times a day, and fares start from £47.61. Book ahead and you will normally pay closer to the £47.61 end; last-minute summer sailings are where prices climb hardest.

Vehicles are carried on this route, so you can take a car, campervan or motorbike across and keep your luggage with you. Foot passengers are welcome on board.

Castlebay to Oban ferry timetable

There are around 42 sailings a week on this route, 6 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Castlebay and Oban are connected to.

How much is the ferry from Castlebay to Oban?

One-way fares start at £47.61. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £192.85. That figure includes vehicles, multiple passengers and peak-season departures, which is why it sits well above the headline price.

Which operators sail this route?

Wightlink operates the Castlebay – Oban crossing. As the sole operator, availability tightens quickly in peak season, so book early.

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Taking a vehicle

Cars, campervans, motorhomes and motorbikes are all carried on the Castlebay to Oban ferry. Add your vehicle when you search and every price shown will include it, and no vehicle surcharge appears later in the booking.

Getting to Castlebay

Check in opens around 90 minutes before departure for vehicles and 45 minutes for foot passengers, and closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing depending on the operator. Read our Castlebay port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Oban guide for the other end.