Oban – Port Askaig
Ferry to Islay
Oban – Port Askaig
Ferry to Islay
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Oban to Port Askaig. Oban Port Askaig ferries cost between £28 and £218, 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 £28* and £218*. The average price is typically £160*. The cheapest Oban Port Askaig ferry prices start from £28*. The average price for a foot passenger is £35*. The average price for a car is £185*.
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 Port Askaig is approximately 58.1 miles (93.5km) or 50 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 | £119* | |
| 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.
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.
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.
