Port Askaig Pier
Ferry port for Port Askaig, United Kingdom
Islay’s north-east ferry port on the Sound of Islay, with CalMac sailings to Kennacraig and Colonsay and the council ferry to Feolin on Jura.
Ferries from Port Askaig Pier
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feolin (Isle of Jura) | Crossing time not published by the operator | Argyll and Bute Council (Jura Ferry) | Cars & foot |
| Kennacraig | 2h – 2h 20m | Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port Askaig Pier
- Kennacraig → Islay (Port Askaig / Port Ellen)
Winter 2026/27: three or four sailings a day from Kennacraig, alternating between Port Askaig and Port Ellen; most days at 07:00, 13:00 and 18:00 (18:10 on some days), with a 15:30 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Crossings take about 1 hour 55 minutes.
CalMac Islay winter timetable 19 October 2026 – 25 March 2027 (updated 20 October 2026); some Saturday sailings go on to Colonsay. No sailings on 25 December and 1 January.
Source: CalMac Kennacraig–Islay winter 2026/27 timetable, checked 2026-10-29
- Port Askaig (Islay) → Feolin (Isle of Jura)
Frequent sailings Monday–Saturday from 06:15 to about 18:30; seven sailings on Sundays from 08:30
Timetable valid 24 July – 18 October 2026; winter timetable 19 October 2026 – 25 March 2027.
Source: Argyll and Bute Council Islay–Jura ferry timetable, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Port Askaig Pier
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Local buses stop about 20 metres from the port
A petrol station is about 30 metres from the terminal; the nearest cash machine is 10 miles away in Bowmore
Sources: calmac.co.uk · argyll-bute.gov.uk · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Port Askaig Pier
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port Askaig Pier.