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Islay: Kennacraig - Port Ellen/Port Askaig

Valid from 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025

The winter timetable for this route, 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025 is now available to view and book. We've published full details to guide you in our latest customer update. 

21 October 2024 - 8 March 2025 - View timetable here

9 March - 27 March 2025 - View timetable here

Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 10 minutes for foot passengers - otherwise space will be reallocated. Late check-in may also lead to the vehicle being refused carriage.

Book your ticket online in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. When you book online, you will immediately receive an eTicket direct to your email inbox. Each eTicket has a QR code, meaning you'll instantly be ready to board. There's no need to print at home or collect your tickets at the port, eTickets can be scanned from your device.  

Making an online reservation for Islay - When booking travel to/from Islay online, please select the port you plan to travel to/from - either Port Ellen or Port Askaig. If your booking is for a return journey, and you are selecting different Islay ports for each leg, please use the 'multi-island' booking feature, shown when prompted to select the ticket type you'd like. This feature can be used to bundle multiple journeys across our network and will allow customers to make a return booking with travel through different Islay ports. 

Food and Drink - Find out what will be available on this route here.

Campervans/Motorhomes -  Find out more about changes that have been made to the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

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Check the service status of this route before you travel for the latest information

 

21 October 2024 - 8 March 2025

Table 09 Kennacraig - Islay Core Winter 2024 - 2025 timetable - This image is currently not accessible to screen readers. Please phone 0800 066 5000 for timetable details

Download the timetable to print at home [111KB]

 

9 - 27 March 2025

Table 09 Kennacraig - Islay Overhaul Winter 2024 - 2025 timetable - This image is currently not accessible to screen readers. Please phone 0800 066 5000 for timetable details

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