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Oban - Lismore

Winter timetable 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026:

Winter timetables for the period 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026 are available to view and/or download in the timetables tab on this page.

Winter Tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables between Oban and Lismore due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout winter 2025-2026. View tidal timetable.

Summer timetables 2026: Read the latest update on the planned release of our summer 2026 timetables. We will keep our customers updated with final dates and timings for release shortly.

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Service status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

Check-in: 10 minutes for vehicles and foot passengers prior to departure. Late check in may result in space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Read our passenger travel checklist to prepare for your journey.

Planning ahead: Book your ticket online in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. eTickets can be scanned from your device.

Concessions: SPT Ferry Card, SPT Companion Ferry Card and Blue badge concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.

Group passengers: for tickets purchased online for any number of travelling companions the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to all legs of the journey. If you are unsure whether all group members will travel together, please make separate bookings.

Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans: At the request of Argyll & Bute Council we have been asked to advise customers that they are required to secure a pitch for their vehicle on Lismore in advance of travel. Please ensure you have agreed overnight provision. Before you travel, read about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

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No service 25 December and 1 January

Port and vessel facilities

Find the fares for your journey below. Vehicle pricing does not include driver.

Winter 2025/26

Valid until 26 March 2026

Passenger	Single	Return
Adult	£3.70	£7.40
Child	£1.85	£3.70

Vehicle	Single	Return
Car	£15.60	£31.20
Motorcycle	£7.80	£15.60
Baggage Trailer <2.5m	£7.80	£15.60
Trailer <6m	£15.60	£31.20
Trailer 6.01-8m	£23.40	£46.80
Caravan <6m	£15.60	£31.20
Caravan 6.01-8m	£23.40	£46.80
Motorhome <6m	£15.60	£31.20
Motorhome 6.01-8m	£39.00	£78.00
Motorhome 8.01-10m	£46.80	£93.60
Motorhome 10.01-12m	£54.60	£109.20

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Ticket type	Single	Return
Pedal cycles	Free	Free

Groups of 6 or more pedal cycles must inform the relevant port office in advance of travel. It should be noted that we may not be able to offer the first sailing of choice, therefore groups may not always be able to travel together.
Light goods vehicles exceeding 6 metres in length, 3.5 tonnes in weight, 3 metres in height, or 2.3 metres in width are charged at commercial vehicle rate.
Commercial vehicle bookings are handled at individual ports. When calling your selected port to make a commercial vehicle booking, please select option two on a touch-tone phone. Contact Oban port office on 01631 700506.

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Oban - Lismore

Winter timetable 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026:

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Winter 2025/26