Kennacraig port

Located south of Tarbert on the Kintyre peninsula, the charming Kennacraig is your gateway to the whisky soaked paradise of Islay and its sister island Jura. Kennacraig is also an ideal location to start a motorised voyage around the spectacular coastline of Kintyre.

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Kennacraig Ferry Terminal with a red bilingual welcome sign in English and Gaelic, accessible parking area, and a red car nearby.

Kennacraig port

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A map showing the Kennacraig to Islay area and ferry route

Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Whitehouse (by Tarbert)

Argyll

PA29 6YF

Opening hours from 28 March 2025 - 19 October 2025

Mon - Thu: 5:45 a.m - 6:15 p.m
Fri: 5:45 a.m - 8:30 p.m
Sat: 5:45 a.m - 6:15 p.m
Sun: 8:00 a.m - 6:15 p.m

Key information

This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 1 hour 55 minutes to Port Askaig, 2 hours 10 minutes to Port Ellen.
Operates all year round.

This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 1 hour 55 minutes to Port Askaig, 2 hours 10 minutes to Port Ellen.
Operates all year round.

Check in process

Vehicles

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Vehicles

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Foot passenger

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Proceed directly to the check-in desk within the terminal.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the foot passenger queue.
If you miss your booked sailing you may incur an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Nearby

Looking for fuel for your adventure, cash or some supplies before you board? Clachan Filling Station is 5 miles from Kennacraig.
Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Tarbert to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available

A hilltop view looking towards white houses and across the water

Connections

Buses: Connect with local bus services, found just outside the terminal
Taxi: Or call a local taxi service - Tarbert 01880 820 220 or PEP Cars 01880 730 369.

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