Kennacraig – Port Askaig
Ferries to Islay
Kennacraig – Port Askaig
Ferries to Islay
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Kennacraig to Port Askaig. Kennacraig Port Askaig ferries cost around $50 and $212, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Kennacraig Port Askaig ferries.
Kennacraig Port Askaig ferry sailings typycally depart from Kennacraig at around 09:45. The last ferry leaves at 19:45.
The Kennacraig Port Askaig ferry trip can take around 1 hour 55 minutes. The fastest Kennacraig to Port Askaig ferry is around 1 hour 55 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 15 weekly sailings from Kennacraig to Port Askaig serviced by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Kennacraig Port Askaig ferry prices typically range between $50* and $208*. The average price is typically $165*. The cheapest ferries from Kennacraig to Port Askaig start from $50*. The average price for a foot passenger is $49*. The average price for a car is $165*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25
The distance between Kennacraig to Port Askaig is approximately 43 miles (69km) or 37 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne allow cars on board ferries between Kennacraig and Port Askaig. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kennacraig and Port Askaig.
Foot passengers can travel on the Kennacraig to Port Askaig ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Kennacraig to Port Askaig.
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| Kennacraig - Port Askaig Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | $149* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 17 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 56m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:15 | |
| Distance | 37 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Kennacraig is a hamlet and port on the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll, Scotland, providing frequent crossings to the Isle of Islay. The terminal building can be found just off the A83, so follow the road north if driving from Campbeltown. There is also a bus stop located outside the terminal. Inside the main terminal are toilet facilities, a large waiting room and a vending machine offering a range of refreshments. The local peninsula is so picturesque, Paul McCartney wrote his track ‘Mull of Kintyre’ as a tribute to its beauty, so be sure to spend some time exploring the countryside.
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.
