Oban port

Scotland’s busiest port is located in one of its most iconic coastal towns – the irrepressible Oban. A hub for shopping, culture and cuisine; Oban is a feature on every tourist’s Scottish itinerary but is also a strategically important location for island residents throughout the west coast.

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Oban port office

Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Ferry Terminal

Oban

PA34 4DB

See opening hours below

Opening hours

Please check the seasonal opening house for the Oban port office.

Key Information

  • This is a bookable route.  We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
  • If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
  • Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended
  • Connecting rail, bus, taxi and car hire services at Oban

Crossing Times

  • Castlebay – 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Coll – 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Colonsay – 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Craignure – 45 minutes
  • Lismore – 55 minutes
  • Lochboisdale – 3 hours 30 minutes.

Check in process

Vehicles

  • Please arrive in enough time for check-in.
    • Coll / Tiree / Barra - 45 minutes before departure
    • Mull / Colonsay - 30 minutes before departure
    • Lismore - 10 minutes before departure.
  • The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
  • If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
  • If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
  • If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
  • We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival. 

Nearby

  • Fill up for your island adventure at the local petrol station, 1 mile away at Tesco
  • Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, the nearest cash machine is just 100 metres from the terminal
  • Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, 50 metres away
  • Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Oban to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available on the island

Connections

  • Connect with trains to Glasgow at the station, just 50 metres away from the port
  • Get a range of buses, adjacent to the station, or get a taxi from the same place or book one in advance

Local Taxi Numbers

  • Etive 01631 566880 / Lorne 01631 564744 / Oban 01631 564666
  • Tower Taxis 01631 569999
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Connecting ports

Castlebay

Isle of Barra

Lochboisdale

Isle of South Uist (winter only)

Lismore

Isle of Lismore

Craignure

Isle of Mull

Coll

Isle of Coll

Tiree

Isle of Tiree

Colonsay

Isle of Colonsay