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Tarbert (Loch Fyne) - Portavadie

Summer timetable 28 March 2025 – 19 October 2025:

Timetable: The timetable(s) for this route are available below - View or download to plan your journey.

Summer Tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables between Tarbert and Portavadie due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout Summer 2025. View tidal timetable.

Winter timetable 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026:

Winter timetables for the period 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026 are available to view below and open for advance purchase of tickets. 10-journey tickets will be available to purchase at a date close to the opening of the winter timetable in October 2025. Read our ticket validity guidance before purchasing tickets.

View winter timetable here.

Winter Tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables between Tarbert and Portavadie due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout winter 2025-2026. View tidal timetable.

Key Information:

Service status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Advance purchase your ticket online, before you travel. Read our helpful guide on ticket validity.

Check-in: 10 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your vehicle being refused carriage.

Read our passenger travel checklist to prepare for your journey.

Ticket information: this is a 'Turn Up and Go' service. You are required to choose a preferred departure date when booking, but your ticket is valid for any date and sailing within the selected timetable period (summer or winter).

Ticket validity: please bear in mind that Turn Up and Go tickets, including 10-journey tickets, are valid only for the selected timetable period (summer or winter) and cannot be amended or refunded.

Concessions: SPT Ferry Card, SPT Companion Ferry Card and Blue badge concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.

Group passengers: for tickets purchased online for any number of travelling companions the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to all legs of the journey. If you are unsure whether all group members will travel together, please make separate transactions.

Guidance

  • CheckSMS subscriptions Tarbert (Loch Fyne) - Portavadie - Text code 02 Stay updated
  • CheckMaximum laden weight for commercial vehicles may be restricted. Check with Kennacraig port office on 01880 280281 ensure that you choose option 2.
  • CheckNo service 25, 26 December and 1, 2 January

Available timetables

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