Port Askaig – Kennacraig
Ferry to Scotland
Port Askaig – Kennacraig
Ferry to Scotland
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings between Port Askaig and Kennacraig.Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Port Askaig to Kennacraig. Port Askaig Kennacraig ferries take around 2 hours 5 minutes. The ferry costs between $47.30 and $390.40, 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 Port Askaig to Kennacraig.
The earliest Port Askaig Kennacraig ferry typically departs Port Askaig at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:45.
Ferries from Port Askaig to Kennacraig sail in around 2 hours 5 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 14 weekly sailings from Port Askaig to Kennacraig provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Port Askaig to Kennacraig typically range between $47.30* and $390.40*. On average the Port Askaig Kennacraig ferry is $187.16*. The cheapest Port Askaig Kennacraig ferry prices start from $47.30*. The average price for a foot passenger is $47.30*. The average price for a car is $280.09*.
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 Port Askaig to Kennacraig is approximately 43 miles (69km) or 37 nautical miles.
Yes, Port Askaig Kennacraig ferries allow cars onboard with Caledonian MacBrayne between Port Askaig and Kennacraig. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Port Askaig and Kennacraig use our Deal Finder.
Caledonian MacBrayne allow foot passengers on Port Askaig Kennacraig ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Port Askaig to Kennacraig.
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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.
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.
