Transport Timetables

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Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Closed Until 2029

Port Ellen ferry terminal is closed for major redevelopment works until 2029. All CalMac sailings between the mainland and Islay now operate via Port Askaig only (Kennacraig ↔ Port Askaig, 1hr 55mins). Please plan your journey accordingly and book early as capacity is reduced to one port. CalMac Ferries: 0800 066 5000 Booking: www.calmac.co.uk

Ferry Routes Map

Kennacraig ↔ Port Askaig
Port Askaig → Colonsay
Operated by CalMac Ferries

⚠️ Always check the CalMac website before travelling — schedules may change due to weather or operational reasons.

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

07:00

Port Askaig

Arrives

08:55

Kennacraig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
115 mins

Kennacraig → Port Askaig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

07:00

Kennacraig

Arrives

08:55

Port Askaig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
115 mins

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

09:35

Port Askaig

Arrives

11:30

Kennacraig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
115 mins

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

09:45

Port Askaig

Arrives

11:40

Kennacraig

Sunday
115 mins

Kennacraig → Port Askaig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

10:00

Kennacraig

Arrives

11:55

Port Askaig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
115 mins

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

12:35

Port Askaig

Arrives

14:30

Kennacraig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
115 mins

Kennacraig → Port Askaig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

13:00

Kennacraig

Arrives

14:55

Port Askaig

Sunday
115 mins

Kennacraig → Port Askaig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

13:15

Kennacraig

Arrives

15:10

Port Askaig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
115 mins

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

15:20

Port Askaig

Arrives

17:15

Kennacraig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
115 mins

Kennacraig → Port Askaig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

15:30

Kennacraig

Arrives

17:25

Port Askaig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
115 mins

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

16:05

Port Askaig

Arrives

18:00

Kennacraig

Sunday
115 mins

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

18:05

Port Askaig

Arrives

20:00

Kennacraig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
115 mins

Kennacraig → Port Askaig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

18:20

Kennacraig

Arrives

20:15

Port Askaig

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
115 mins

Kennacraig → Port Askaig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

20:20

Kennacraig

Arrives

22:15

Port Askaig

Saturday
115 mins

Port Askaig → Kennacraig

CalMac Ferries

Departs

20:30

Port Askaig

Arrives

22:25

Kennacraig

Friday, Saturday
115 mins

Travel Tips

  • • Ferry bookings are recommended, especially in summer
  • • Bus services may be limited on Sundays and bank holidays
  • • Check latest schedules with operators before traveling
  • • CalMac Ferries: 0800 066 5000 | Islay Coaches: 01496 840273
The Islay Way

The Queen of the Hebrides — famous for its world-class whisky, stunning landscapes, and warm Scottish hospitality.

Getting Here

✈️ Fly to Islay Airport

Daily flights from Glasgow (45 mins). Seasonal services from Edinburgh and Oban. Airlines: Loganair. Book ahead for best prices.

⛴️ Ferry from Kennacraig

CalMac ferries to Port Ellen & Port Askaig (2-2.5 hrs). Multiple sailings daily. Vehicle bookings essential.

🚗 Drive + Ferry

2.5 hrs Glasgow to Kennacraig, then ferry crossing. Total journey ~5 hours.

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