Oban – Castlebay
Ferry to Isle of Barra
Oban – Castlebay
Ferry to Isle of Barra
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Oban to Castlebay. Oban Castlebay ferries cost between £43 and £312, 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 Castlebay ferries.
The first Oban Castlebay ferry typically departs from Oban at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 13:30.
The Oban Castlebay ferry trip can take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 4 hours 45 minutes with Caledonian MacBrayne. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 8 weekly sailings from Oban to Castlebay provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
Oban Castlebay ferry prices typically range between £43* and £312*. The average price is typically £254*. The cheapest Oban Castlebay ferry prices start from £43*. The average price for a foot passenger is £43*. The average price for a car is £254*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Oban to Castlebay is approximately 143.8 miles (231.4km) or 125 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne ferries allow cars on board ferries between Oban and Castlebay. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Oban and Castlebay.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Caledonian MacBrayne ferries between Oban and Castlebay.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the 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 | £197* | |
| 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.
A sleepy island predominantly inhabited by fishermen, Oban and Stewart Island is the perfect place for visitors to escape the stress of New Zealand’s busy cities and bask in the beautiful nature synonymous with the island. As well as fishing, the main pastime is birdwatching or animal spotting; along the shoreline lie a myriad of unusual animals such as Cape Pigeons, mollymawks and even penguins can be found dotted around the coast. Whilst witnessing the wildlife in the great outdoors, it makes sense to embark on one of the intriguing walking trails scattered around the beautiful terrain. The views from the top of some of the challenging hills and mountains are breathtaking enough to make the journey there worthwhile. After a long day outside, savour some of the delicious food served at the wide range of restaurants, with seafood typically being the special of the day.
Oban is so small that it is possible to cover the entirety of it by foot, which is the desirable option considering the alluring walking trails and picturesque views.
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.
