Oban – Port Askaig
Ferry to Islay
Oban – Port Askaig
Ferry to Islay
There is usually one weekly sailing from Oban to Port Askaig.Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Oban to Port Askaig. Oban Port Askaig ferries take around 4 hours. The ferry costs between $63.88 and $495.88, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Oban to Port Askaig.
Oban Port Askaig ferries depart at around 16:45.
Ferries from Oban to Port Askaig sail in around 4 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Oban to Port Askaig provided by Caledonian MacBrayne.
The price of a ferry from Oban to Port Askaig typically range between $63.88* and $495.88*. On average the Oban Port Askaig ferry is $364.35*. The cheapest Oban Port Askaig ferry prices start from $63.88*. The average price for a foot passenger is $79.27*. The average price for a car is $421.28*.
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 1 April 2025.
The distance between Oban to Port Askaig is approximately 58 miles (94km) or 50 nautical miles.
Yes, Oban Port Askaig ferries allow cars onboard with Caledonian MacBrayne between Oban and Port Askaig. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Oban and Port Askaig use our Deal Finder.
Caledonian MacBrayne allow foot passengers on Oban Port Askaig ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Oban to Port Askaig.
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Regarded as the seafood capital of Scotland, Oban is the largest town in Argyll on the west coast, offering routes to almost all of the Hebridean Islands. Inside the terminal building, you will find an excellent range of refreshments, a large waiting area and toilet facilities. The port is within easy reach from most Scottish cities, with a number of roads serving the area. If driving from Inverness, simply follow the A82 southbound, whereas if you are coming from Glasgow, head north on the A82. The Oban railway station is situated just fifty metres from the terminal alongside a few bus stops, making it even easier to travel to ‘the gateway to the isles’. In Oban, award-winning seafood restaurants come in abundance, so an exquisite meal is never too far away. The town also boasts some spectacular historic monuments, namely McCaig’s tower, an impressive circular structure overlooking the coast.
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.
