Port Askaig port

Located on the east coast of the island on the Sound of Islay, Port Askaig is an attractive little village looking directly onto Jura. The CalMac network links the port with Kennacraig on the mainland.

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Ferry docked at Port Askaig terminal with vehicles loading, a round white building in front, and mountains under a clear blue sky.

Port Askaig port

Located on the east coast of the island on the Sound of Islay, Port Askaig is an attractive little village looking directly onto Jura. The CalMac network links the port with Kennacraig on the mainland.

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a map which shows the islands of Islay, Colonsay, Mull and Arran and how to get to Islay and Colonsay from the mainland by ferry.

Port Information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Port Askaig

Isle of Islay

PA46 7RB

See seasonal opening hours below

Opening hours

Please check the seasonal opening house for the Port Askaig port office.

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.
  • Operates all year round.

Port Askaig port works from 18 April: Customers are advised of significant ongoing works at Port Askaig to support MV Isle of Islay operations. Marshalling lanes within the port and access from the main road will be impacted by the works and caution is advised when approaching the port.

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. 

Nearby

  • Fill up for your island adventure at the local petrol station, 30 metres away from the terminal
  • Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, the nearest cash machine is 10 miles away in Bowmore
  • Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, just 25 metres from the port
  • Check out the Visit Scotland Opens in new windowguide to Port Askaig to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available on the island
Golfer walking on a green course near the beach, with ocean waves and a clear blue sky in the background.

Nearby

  • Fill up for your island adventure at the local petrol station, 30 metres away from the terminal
  • Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, the nearest cash machine is 10 miles away in Bowmore
  • Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, just 25 metres from the port
  • Check out the Visit Scotland Opens in new windowguide to Port Askaig to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available on the island

Connections

  • Connect with local bus services, just 20 metres from the port.
Bus 324 to Brodick Pier driving near a ferry terminal, with a large ferry and another bus visible in the background.

Connections

  • Connect with local bus services, just 20 metres from the port.

Connecting ports

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

Kennacraig

Kintyre

 Caledonian MacBrayne ferry docked at a pier, with people walking and cycling nearby and a 'PEDESTRIANS' sign visible on a sunny day.

Colonsay

Isle of Colonsay

 The village of Port Ellen with hillside houses, greenery, and a dock area featuring trucks and stacked logs in the foreground.

Port Ellen

Isle of Islay

 Oban Ferry Terminal entrance with English and Gaelic signage, a skybridge, and a ferry docked under a partly cloudy sky.

Oban

Argyll and Bute