If you’re spending the day in Oban, there are public toilets at North Pier in the town centre and at Ganavan Sands, a short drive north of town. Toilets are also available at Oban Library, the railway station and the CalMac ferry terminal, although opening times and access arrangements vary.
The main public toilets at North Pier cost 50p, payable in cash only. If you’re looking for a free alternative, Oban Library has public toilets, including accessible facilities and baby changing, during its opening hours.
Where to find toilets in Oban
| Location | Opening hours | Charge | Accessible toilets | Baby changing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pier | 8am–8pm summer; 8am–6pm winter | 50p, cash only | Yes, separate access | Not confirmed |
| Oban Library | Library opening hours | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Oban Ferry Terminal | Terminal opening hours | No charge reported | Yes | Yes |
| Oban Railway Station | Ticket office opening hours | No charge reported | Yes | Yes |
| Ganavan Sands | 8am–8pm summer; 8am–6pm winter | Free | Yes | Not confirmed |
Map of Oban town centre
For the council-operated toilets, summer hours apply from April to September and winter hours from October to March. Other facilities may have different opening arrangements, particularly on Sundays and public holidays.
North Pier public toilets
Location: North Pier, Oban, PA34 5NH
Charge: 50p, cash only
Opening hours: 8am–8pm April to September; 8am–6pm October to March
Accessible toilets: Separate accessible facilities
North Pier is the most convenient location for public toilets if you’re walking around Oban town centre, visiting the harbour or exploring the shops along the waterfront.
The toilets are close to North Pier car park and a short walk from the main shopping streets. Allow approximately five to ten minutes on foot from Oban railway station or the CalMac ferry terminal. You’ll need cash for the 50p entry charge, as the council currently lists the toilets as cash only.
If you’re arriving by car, our guide to parking in Oban covers town-centre car parks, charges and walking distances.
Argyll and Bute Council confirms separate accessible toilet facilities, although it does not specify whether a RADAR key is required at this location.
Official information: Argyll and Bute Council
Oban Library toilets
Location: 77 Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AL
Charge: Free
Accessible toilets: Yes
Baby changing: Yes
Oban Library is a useful alternative if you’re looking for free toilets, particularly if you need baby changing facilities.
The library is on Albany Street, a short walk uphill from the waterfront. Allow around ten minutes from North Pier, depending on your starting point and walking pace.
The toilets are available during library opening hours:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9.30am–4.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am–4.30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9.30am–1pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The library confirms wheelchair access, public toilets suitable for wheelchair users and baby changing facilities.
Official information: Oban Library
Oban Ferry Terminal toilets
Location: CalMac Ferry Terminal, Railway Pier, Oban
Accessible toilets: Yes
Baby changing: Yes
The CalMac ferry terminal has toilets on the ground floor of the terminal building, along with accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
The terminal is beside Oban railway station and is convenient if you’re travelling to Mull or the other islands served by CalMac.
These are terminal facilities rather than council-operated public conveniences. Access depends on the terminal being open, so they shouldn’t be relied upon as an all-hours alternative to North Pier.
Official information: CalMac Oban Port
Oban Railway Station toilets
Location: Railway Pier, Oban, PA34 4LW
Accessible toilets: Yes
Baby changing: Yes
Oban railway station has toilets in the waiting room, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. The toilets are available during ticket office opening hours, which may differ from the hours when trains are running or the station itself is accessible.
The railway station is next to the bus and ferry connections at the southern end of the town centre. It’s a convenient option for passengers arriving by train or waiting for onward transport.
Oban Station facilities and opening times
Ganavan Sands public toilets
Location: Ganavan Sands, north of Oban
Charge: Free
Opening hours: 8am–8pm April to September; 8am–6pm October to March
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ganavan Sands has council-operated public toilets near the beach and car park. They’re particularly useful for families spending time on the beach, walkers and anyone visiting this part of the coastline.
Ganavan is approximately two miles north of Oban town centre. Allow around ten minutes by car or roughly 40–50 minutes on foot, depending on your route.
There is a council car park at Ganavan Sands. Parking charges are separate from toilet access, although the council currently offers the first two hours of parking free.
Official information: Argyll and Bute Council
Other places with toilets in Oban
Some supermarkets and leisure facilities have toilets that visitors may be able to use. Local visitor information identifies facilities at several supermarkets, including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Marks & Spencer. Atlantis Leisure Centre also has toilets and baby changing facilities for customers.
These are not substitutes for dedicated public toilets. Availability may depend on opening hours, customer access or individual premises policies.
There are also public conveniences recorded at Pulpit Hill, overlooking Oban. However, current opening hours and operating arrangements have not been confirmed, so we wouldn’t recommend relying on them without checking locally.
Accessible toilets and baby changing
For visitors who need an accessible toilet, the confirmed options include North Pier, Ganavan Sands, Oban Library, the railway station and the CalMac ferry terminal.
Baby changing facilities are confirmed at Oban Library, the railway station and the ferry terminal.
If you require a RADAR key, a Changing Places toilet or particular accessibility features, check with the facility operator before travelling. An accessible toilet listing does not necessarily mean it has all the equipment or space required by every visitor.
Checking opening times
Argyll and Bute Council publishes the opening hours and accessibility information for its public toilets. It advises that some facilities may open slightly later than advertised when an attendant is responsible for several locations. For up-to-date details, see the council’s public toilets page.
For more information about exploring the town, see our guide to visiting Oban
Information checked November 2026. Charges, opening times and access arrangements may change.