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Route information

Key information

Oban - Castlebay

Winter timetable 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025

Timetable: The timetable(s) for this route are available below - View or download to plan your journey.

Service status: 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.

Summer timetable 28 March 2025 – 19 October 2025: The summer timetable for this route is available to view and book. Read our customer update for full details.

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: Blue badge concession is 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: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) request that visitors in caravans, motorhomes and campervans stay in official campsites or designated overnight spots. Plan your trip carefully and stay only in these designated areas. Please follow the P.L.A.C.E visitor code to help to keep the Outer Hebrides special.

Before you travel, read 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
  • CheckSMS subscriptions Oban - Castlebay - Text code 20 Stay updated
  • CheckFood and drink - Onboard experience

Available timetables

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