Oban – Port Askaig
Ferries to Islay
Oban – Port Askaig
Ferries to Islay
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Oban to Port Askaig. Oban Port Askaig ferries cost between 34€ and 260€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Oban Port Askaig ferries.
Oban Port Askaig ferries typically depart at 16:45.
The Oban Port Askaig ferry trip can take around 4 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Oban to Port Askaig provided by Caledonian MacBrayne.
Oban Port Askaig ferry prices typically range between 34€* and 260€*. The average price is typically 191€*. The cheapest Oban Port Askaig ferry prices start from 34€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 42€*. The average price for a car is 221€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Oban to Port Askaig is approximately 58.1 miles (93.5km) or 50.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne ferries allow cars on board ferries between Oban and Port Askaig. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Oban and Port Askaig.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Caledonian MacBrayne ferries between Oban and Port Askaig.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Oban to Port Askaig.
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| Oban - Port Askaig Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | 140 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 16:45 | |
| Distance | 50 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
Port Askaig is a small village on the east coast of Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Askaig offers routes to Colonsay to the north, Kennacraig to the east and to Oban on the mainland, making it one of Islay’s busiest harbours. The port can be found at the northern end of the A846 in the town of Islay, with a bus stop situated outside the terminal, serving the areas of Port Ellen and Ardbeg. The terminal building has a large waiting area where you can relax before you embark. However, if you have time to spare, be sure to wander through the picturesque port village which was voted ‘5th most desirable postcode in Scotland’ by Royal Mail in 2014.
