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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Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Ferry Terminal

Oban

PA34 4DB

Summer opening hours 3 April-19 October 2025

Mon/Sat: 5:45 a.m.-8.00 p.m.
Tue: 6.15 a.m.-10.30 p.m
Wed/Thu: 6.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.
Fri: 5.10 a.m - 8.00 p.m.
Sun: 7.45 a.m - 7.00 p.m.

Key Information

All routes from Oban are bookable routes. 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 are available 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.

Alternative routes: Did you know a number of our destinations have more than route available to get you there? You can find out more in our destinations section or read our Island Hopping Guide.

All routes from Oban are bookable routes. 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 are available 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.

Alternative routes: Did you know a number of our destinations have more than route available to get you there? You can find out more in our destinations section or read our Island Hopping Guide.

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.

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.

Foot passenger

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Proceed directly to the check-in desk within the terminal.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the foot passenger queue.
If you miss your booked sailing you may incur 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