Kennacraig – Port Askaig
Ferry to Islay
Kennacraig – Port Askaig
Ferry to Islay
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 15 weekly sailings between Kennacraig and Port Askaig.Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Kennacraig to Port Askaig. Kennacraig Port Askaig ferries take around 1 hour 55 minutes. The ferry costs between $87.58 and $372.91, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Kennacraig to Port Askaig.
The earliest Kennacraig Port Askaig ferry typically departs Kennacraig at about 09:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:45.
Ferries from Kennacraig to Port Askaig sail in around 1 hour 55 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 55 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 15 weekly sailings from Kennacraig to Port Askaig provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Kennacraig to Port Askaig typically range between $87.58* and $372.91*. On average the Kennacraig Port Askaig ferry is $291.37*. The cheapest Kennacraig Port Askaig ferry prices start from $87.58*. The average price for a foot passenger is $85.94*. The average price for a car is $291.41*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Kennacraig to Port Askaig is approximately 43 miles (69km) or 37 nautical miles.
Yes, Kennacraig Port Askaig ferries allow cars onboard with Caledonian MacBrayne between Kennacraig and Port Askaig. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Kennacraig and Port Askaig use our Deal Finder.
Caledonian MacBrayne allow foot passengers on Kennacraig Port Askaig ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Kennacraig to Port Askaig.
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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.
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.
