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Other ways to get from Kennacraig to Port Askaig
| Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fly Glasgow → Islay (ILY) | For Islay. The airport is about 21 km from Port Askaig ferry port. Compare flights → · Car hire at Islay → |
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The Kennacraig to Port Askaig (Islay) ferry
Kennacraig to Port Askaig is one of CalMac's two crossings to Islay, the famed whisky island of the southern Hebrides, taking around two hours from the terminal on the Kintyre peninsula. The route sails down West Loch Tarbert and across to Port Askaig, a tiny harbour tucked beneath wooded slopes on Islay's east coast, looking across the Sound of Islay to the wild Paps of Jura. Islay is renowned for its peaty single-malt distilleries, its birdlife and its sweeping beaches, and Port Askaig is also the jump-off point for the short hop to Jura. The ferry carries cars, motorhomes, bikes and foot passengers, with several sailings a day shared between the island's two ports. Booking vehicle space ahead is wise, especially around the island's popular whisky festival and through the summer.
- Crossing to Islay, the renowned whisky island, in around two hours
- Port Askaig sits opposite the Paps of Jura
- Connection point for the short hop to Jura
- Departs Kennacraig on the Kintyre peninsula
Kennacraig to Port Askaig (Islay) ferry fares we have seen
| Fare basket | Fare seen | Seen on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult foot passenger, single | £9.00 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
| Adult foot passenger, return | £18.00 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
| Car, single (passengers charged separately) | £45.40 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
| Car, return (passengers charged separately) | £90.80 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
Fares change with date, demand and vehicle; these are figures we saw on the dates shown, not quotes. A booking fee may be added. Check live prices in the search above.
Kennacraig to Port Askaig (Islay) ferry times
| Direction | Sailings | Departs | Arrives | Crossing time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennacraig to Port Askaig | 4 / day | 07:00, 10:10, 13:00, 18:00 | 08:55, 12:05, 14:55, 19:55 | 1h 55 | Mon |
| Kennacraig to Port Askaig | 4 / day | 10:00, 13:00, 15:30, 18:10 | 11:55, 14:55, 17:25, 20:05 | 1h 55 | Tue |
| Kennacraig to Port Askaig | 4 / day | 07:00, 10:00, 13:00, 18:00 | 08:55, 11:55, 14:55, 19:55 | 1h 55 | Wed |
| Kennacraig to Port Askaig | 4 / day | 07:00, 10:00, 13:00, 18:00 | 08:55, 11:55, 14:55, 19:55 | 1h 55 | Thu |
| Kennacraig to Port Askaig | 5 / day | 07:00, 10:00, 13:00, 15:30, 18:10 | 08:55, 11:55, 14:55, 17:25, 20:05 | 1h 55 | Fri |
| Kennacraig to Port Askaig | 3 / day | 07:00, 13:00, 18:10 | 08:55, 14:55, 20:05 | 1h 55 | Sat |
| Kennacraig to Port Askaig | 3 / day | 10:00, 13:00, 18:00 | 11:55, 14:55, 19:55 | 1h 55 | Sun |
| Port Askaig to Kennacraig | 4 / day | 07:00, 09:35, 12:45, 17:25 | 08:55, 11:30, 14:40, 19:20 | 1h 55 | Mon |
| Port Askaig to Kennacraig | 4 / day | 07:00, 12:35, 15:35, 18:05 | 08:55, 14:30, 17:30, 20:00 | 1h 55 | Tue |
| Port Askaig to Kennacraig | 4 / day | 07:00, 09:35, 12:35, 17:25 | 08:55, 11:30, 14:30, 19:20 | 1h 55 | Wed |
| Port Askaig to Kennacraig | 4 / day | 07:00, 09:35, 12:35, 18:00 | 08:55, 11:30, 14:30, 19:55 | 1h 55 | Thu |
| Port Askaig to Kennacraig | 5 / day | 07:00, 09:35, 12:35, 15:35, 18:05 | 08:55, 11:30, 14:30, 17:30, 20:00 | 1h 55 | Fri |
| Port Askaig to Kennacraig | 3 / day | 09:35, 15:35, 18:00 | 11:30, 17:30, 19:55 | 1h 55 | Sat |
| Port Askaig to Kennacraig | 3 / day | 10:00, 12:35, 18:00 | 11:55, 14:30, 19:55 | 1h 55 | Sun |
Winter 2026/27 timetable (CalMac PDF dated 1 September 2026). Some sailings do not run on 24, 26 and 31 December and the Saturday 07:00 from Port Askaig sails to Colonsay; no service on 25 December and 1 January. Port Ellen is closed to ferries until 2029, so all Islay sailings use Port Askaig.
Source: assets.calmac.co.uk, checked 18 October 2026. This timetable is valid from 19 October 2026 to 25 March 2027. Timetables change by season; the search shows the sailings for your date. Live status: calmac.co.uk.
Who sails Kennacraig to Port Askaig (Islay)
| Operator | Ships | Crossing | Sailings | Foot passengers | Pets | Check-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) | Finlaggan and Isle of Islay | 1 hour 55 minutes to Port Askaig | up to 4 / day each way (winter) | Yes | Allowed: 'pet in lounge' ticket (limited) or pet stays in the car; assistance dogs anywhere except play areas | vehicles 30 minutes before, foot passengers 10 minutes before |
Rules differ by operator and ship; confirm when you book. Sources: calmac.co.uk. Checked 18 October 2026.
What to know about the Kennacraig to Port Askaig (Islay) crossing
Check-in
Vehicles must check in 30 minutes prior to departure; foot passengers 10 minutes prior to departure. (calmac.co.uk)
Foot passengers
Carried on every sailing. (calmac.co.uk)
Vehicles
Which runs which sailing not stated. (calmac.co.uk)
Pets
Pets travel on a lead in designated areas or stay in the car. CalMac sells a 'pet in passenger lounge' ticket (limited numbers) or a 'pet remains in car' option (you cannot return to the car deck during the crossing). Assistance dogs are allowed in all public areas except children's play areas. (calmac.co.uk)
Bicycles
Pedal cycles free, single and return; groups of 6 or more inform port office in advance. (calmac.co.uk)
Accessibility
Blue badge concession online; Passenger assistance page linked. Kennacraig: accessible parking and toilets. Port Askaig: about 5 accessible spaces, accessible toilets. (calmac.co.uk)
Where the ferry leaves from and arrives
Kennacraig ferry terminal
- Address
- Whitehouse (by Tarbert), Argyll, PA29 6YF.
- Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi, ticket office, waiting area, toilets, accessible toilets, baby changing, hot drinks vending, EV charging point (CHAdeMO, 62196-2, CCS); no cafe mentioned.
Source: calmac.co.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
Port Askaig ferry terminal
- Address
- Caledonian MacBrayne, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, PA46 7RB.
- Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi, ticket office, waiting area, toilets, baby changing.
Source: calmac.co.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
Arriving in Port Askaig? Book a car at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), about 21 km from the port →
Staying in or around Port Askaig
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Kennacraig to Port Askaig (Islay) ferry — common questions
How long is Kennacraig to Port Askaig?
Around two hours from Kintyre to Islay's east coast.
Who operates the Islay ferry?
CalMac (Caledonian MacBrayne) runs the Kennacraig to Port Askaig crossing.
Can I get to Jura from Port Askaig?
Yes — Port Askaig is the connection point for the short ferry hop across the Sound of Islay to Jura.
How much is the Kennacraig to Port Askaig ferry?
CalMac publishes a fixed fare table for this route (Summer 2026 table, valid from 27 March 2026): the adult foot-passenger single and the car single we saw on 18 October 2026 are in the fares table on this page, with the source. Passengers are charged separately from the vehicle, and the fare is the same whoever you book with.
What time is the first ferry from Kennacraig to Port Askaig in winter?
In the winter 2026/27 timetable the first weekday sailing from Kennacraig leaves at 07:00 (Mon). Times change by season and on some dates; check CalMac's timetable and service status before travelling.
Where these facts come from
Checked by the CheapFerries editorial team on 18 October 2026. Operators change timetables, fares and rules, so confirm details for your sailing when you book.
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/kennacraig-port-askaig-islay-port-ellen-islay
- assets.calmac.co.uk assets.calmac.co.uk/media/ohdit51t/wtt-09-kennacraig-islay-01-09.pdf
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/ports/kennacraig-port/
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/ports/port-askaig-port/
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/travel/travelling-with-pets/