Port Askaig – Kennacraig
Ferries to Scotland
Port Askaig – Kennacraig
Ferries to Scotland
There are around 1 daily and 11 weekly sailings from Port Askaig to Kennacraig. This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Port Askaig Kennacraig ferry sailings typically depart Port Askaig at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:15.
The average duration of a Port Askaig Kennacraig ferry is around 2h 33m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 55m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 11 weekly ferry sailings from Port Askaig to Kennacraig. These sailings are provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Port Askaig Kennacraig ferry prices typically range between $110.0* and $272.7*. The average price is typically $222.18*. The cheapest Port Askaig Kennacraig ferry prices start from $20.12*. The average price for a foot passenger is $35.58*. The average price for a car is $223.75*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Port Askaig and Kennacraig is approximately 43.0 miles (69.2km) or 37.4 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Port Askaig and Kennacraig with Caledonian MacBrayne. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Port Askaig to Kennacraig.
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| Port Askaig - Kennacraig Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | A$220* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 33m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:15 | |
| Distance | 37 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
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.
