Oban ferry terminal seen from the water

Scotland

Ferry to Oban

16 ferry routes serve Oban, operated by NorthLink Ferries, CalMac Ferries and Red Funnel. Fares from £20.98.

  • 16 routes
  • 8 destinations
  • 7 operators

Ferry routes to Oban

RouteOperatorsDurationSailings / weekFromAverageVehicle
Port Askaig – Oban NorthLink Ferries10h 5m58 £64.11£303.76 Yes
Lismore – Oban NorthLink Ferries10h57 £63.46£298.95 Yes
Tiree – Oban NorthLink Ferries9h 45m56 £62.10£289.03 Yes
Oban – Colonsay CalMac Ferries8h 55m51 £56.90£252.50 Yes
Coll – Oban Red Funnel8h 5m46 £52.07£220.57 Yes
Oban – Lochboisdale Wightlink7h 40m44 £49.69£205.56 Yes
Castlebay – Oban Wightlink7h 20m42 £47.61£192.85 Yes
Lochboisdale – Oban Wightlink7h 10m41 £46.66£187.15 Yes
Colonsay – Oban Wightlink7h 5m40 £46.08£183.71 Yes
Oban – Lismore Wightlink6h 55m39 £45.10£177.97 Yes
Craignure – Oban Brittany Ferries5h 15m29 £35.16£124.18 Yes
Oban – Port Askaig Irish Ferries4h 35m25 £30.86£103.46 Yes
Oban – Castlebay Stena Line3h 40m20 £25.74£80.81 Foot only
Oban – Coll Stena Line3h 40m19 £25.42£79.46 Foot only
Oban – Tiree Stena Line3h 5m16 £21.77£64.74 Foot only
Oban – Craignure Stena Line2h 55m15 £20.98£61.70 Foot only

About Oban ferry port

Oban in Scotland is served by 16 ferry routes, operated by NorthLink Ferries, CalMac Ferries, Red Funnel, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries. From here you can sail to Port Askaig, Lismore, Tiree, Colonsay, Coll and Lochboisdale and more.

The cheapest crossing from Oban is currently Oban to Craignure, with fares from £20.98. Compare every departure below, then book in a couple of minutes.

Where can you sail to from Oban?

Oban connects to Port Askaig, Lismore, Tiree, Colonsay, Coll, Lochboisdale, Castlebay and Craignure.

Check-in and boarding at Oban

Vehicle check-in normally opens two hours before departure and closes 45 to 60 minutes before sailing; foot passengers should allow 45 minutes. Have your booking reference, passports and, where relevant, pet documentation ready. See our full check-in and boarding guide.

Getting to the terminal

Follow signs for the ferry terminal rather than the town centre. Port approach roads are usually separate. Allow extra time on summer Fridays and Saturdays, when queues at Oban build well before check-in opens.

Oban ferry port: common questions

Where is Oban ferry port?

Oban ferry terminal is in Scotland and serves 16 ferry routes operated by NorthLink Ferries, CalMac Ferries, Red Funnel and Wightlink.

Which ferries sail from Oban?

From Oban you can sail to Port Askaig, Lismore, Tiree, Colonsay, Coll and Lochboisdale and other destinations. NorthLink Ferries, CalMac Ferries, Red Funnel, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries operate these crossings.

What is the cheapest ferry from Oban?

The lowest fares from Oban are on the Oban to Craignure route, starting from £20.98 one way.

What time should I arrive at Oban ferry port?

Arrive 90 minutes before departure if you are taking a vehicle, or 45 minutes as a foot passenger. Check-in typically closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing, and first-time biometric border registration on international routes can add time.

Is there parking at Oban?

Most ferry terminals offer both short-stay and long-stay parking. Pre-booking parking is usually cheaper than turning up, particularly in summer. Check the operator's terminal page for current rates.