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Port Askaig to Colonsay ferry

Plan the crossing from Port Askaig to Colonsay, with departure-port details, CalMac Ferries and onward travel after arrival.

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The crossing at a glance

Selected sailings connect Colonsay with Islay at Port Askaig. This can form part of an island circuit, but an Oban departure does not imply a daily inter-island connection.

This journey starts at Port Askaig (Scotland, United Kingdom) and finishes at Colonsay (Southern Hebrides). Use the route in this direction when checking departure times; the return guide has the opposite boarding point.

Travelling in the other direction?

Colonsay to Port Askaig ferry guide covers the opposite departure port, arrival arrangements and onward connections.

Your departure and arrival ports

Port Askaig
Departure · Scotland, United Kingdom

Port Askaig

Ferry connections and port planning in United Kingdom

Port Askaig is one of the Islay arrival ports on CalMac’s Kennacraig route. Check the specific departure because other sailings can use Port Ellen instead.

Choose a sailing to Port Askaig. Check the current service-status notice. Arrange a collection at the port named on the ticket.

Build your itinerary around the sailing you select: include the journey to Port Askaig’s terminal, boarding time and any connection after arrival. When the outward and return crossings use different ports, compare both transfers before choosing accommodation or arranging a collection.

Before setting off for Port Askaig, check the operator’s departure pier and the day’s service notice. Leave enough time to reach the boarding area with your luggage or vehicle.

Isle of Colonsay, Kiloran Bay
Arrival · Southern Hebrides

Colonsay

The main ferry landing is at Scalasaig. Colonsay is a small island with limited onward transport, so arrange accommodation access before arrival.

Plan your onward journey from the landing point at Colonsay. If someone is collecting you, agree the pier and allow time to disembark; book any onward transport before relying on a tight connection.

Operators on this connection

CalMac ferry sailing among the Scottish islands

CalMac Ferries

Caledonian MacBrayne — almost universally known as CalMac — is not a single long-distance ferry route but a dense network of mainland-to-island and island-to-island services. The operator describes itself as the largest ferry company in the United Kingdom, with 35 vessels serving more than 50 destinations across around 200 miles of Scotland’s west coast. For visitors, that means routes to famous islands such as Arran, Mull, Islay, Skye, Harris, Lewis, Barra and the Uists. For island communities, the same ferries carry commuters, schoolchildren, freight, food, tradespeople, medical travellers and the everyday traffic that keeps remote communities connected.

Planning travel with CalMac Ferries

The network is best understood by region. The Firth of Clyde includes Arran, Bute, Cumbrae, Cowal and Kintyre. The Southern Hebrides add Islay, Gigha and Colonsay. Oban is the key hub for much of the Inner Hebrides, including Mull, Coll, Tiree, Lismore and Colonsay, while Mallaig links the mainland with Skye, South Uist and the Small Isles. Farther north and west, Ullapool and Uig provide major gateways into the Outer Hebrides.

Planning note: timetable patterns, vessel assignment and disruption can change. The sailing shown on your booking and CalMac’s live service-status information should always be treated as the final authority.

Planning a domestic ferry journey

Domestic travel still has operator rules: names, any required identification, vehicle size and assistance arrangements must match the booking. If this sailing connects with a second ferry, check whether the tickets protect the connection. Allow a margin before an infrequent island bus or the last return boat.

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Tickets, boarding and travel arrangements

Travel arrangements for Port Askaig to Colonsay: Vehicles on published connecting sailings. Check the operator’s current sailing information before making onward bookings.

For vehicle travel, give the full length and height, including trailers, roof loads and rear cycle racks. Ask whether the chosen service takes advance reservations or uses a queue at the slipway. Walk-on passengers should check the boarding point and onward transport separately.

Use the operator’s published fare table or dated booking quote to check single and return tickets, concessions and payment arrangements. Check the final return sailing before planning a day trip; seasonal or weather-related changes may affect the last departure.

Vehicle planning · Travelling on foot · Taking a pet

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Questions about this journey

Where can I book Port Askaig to Colonsay?

Check CalMac Ferries for the current timetable, ticket arrangements and availability. The Direct Ferries form also lets you compare services offered through its booking search.

Where does this journey leave from?

The departure point is Port Askaig. Read the departure-port panel and follow the operator’s terminal or pier instructions; allow for local access, boarding and luggage.

Can I take a vehicle?

Vehicles on published connecting sailings. Confirm the arrangements for your dated sailing, including bicycles, trailers and any restrictions.

Where is the return guide?

The Colonsay to Port Askaig guide covers the other direction. Check both timetables before planning a return trip.

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