Route information

Key information

Oban - Castlebay

Winter timetable 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025

Service status: The timetable information displayed in the search results may not be the most up to date information. Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route. Between 2 February and 3 March, a combined service will operate via Lochboisdale. View timetable.

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: 45 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 30 minutes for foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Timetable: When planning your journey, you can also download the timetable for this route.

Travel checklist: Read our passenger travel checklist - it’ll help you prepare for your journey.

Planning ahead - Book your ticket online in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. When you book online, you will immediately receive an eTicket direct to your email inbox. Each eTicket has a QR code, meaning you'll instantly be ready to board. There's no need to print at home or collect your tickets at the port, eTickets can be scanned from your device.  

Travelling with a bike - If you're travelling as a foot passenger and bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your booking, - this means that you have more certainty about space. This ticket will remain free of charge. If you're a vehicle passenger, travelling with a bike or roof rack, please add your details when prompted in the booking platform.  

Blue badge holders - Blue Badge concessions are now available online, meaning they'll be applied to your ticket. This is an alternative to visiting the port office / speaking with staff. Please continue to carry your concession card or equivalent when you travel.  

Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) request that visitors in caravans, motorhomes and campervans stay in official campsites and or designated overnight spots. Plan your trip carefully by booking sites where you can and do not stay out with these campsites/overnight spots. Please follow the P.L.A.C.E visitor code and help to keep the Outer Hebrides special. If you are travelling in a motorhome, campervan or caravan, before travel find out more about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

Guidance

  • CheckNo service 25 December and 1 January
  • CheckBetween 2 February and 3 March 2025, a combined service will operate via Lochboisdale. View timetable
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  • CheckFood and drink - Onboard experience

Available timetables

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