Campbeltown port

The capital of Kintyre, Campbeltown is a bustling town with many local attractions including several whisky distilleries and locations of historical note. An ideal base for taking in the rest of the beautiful Kintyre peninsula, our summer crossings from Ardrossan provide a link direct from Glasgow to this coastal gem.

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Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Ferry Terminal

Campbeltown

PA28 6ED

This port is only manned during sailings times

Key information

This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes.
3 crossings per week – check timetable for exact sailing times.
Operates May – September.
Connecting bus and taxi services at both ports.

This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes.
3 crossings per week – check timetable for exact sailing times.
Operates May – September.
Connecting bus and taxi services at both ports.

Check in process

Vehicles

Please arrive 30-45 minutes before departure
The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Vehicles

Please arrive 30-45 minutes before departure
The check-in booth is situated on the left-hand side after the car park entrance.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If the check-in booth is not manned please follow signs - terminal staff will check you in.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Foot passenger

Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
Proceed directly to the check-in desk within the terminal.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the foot passenger queue.
If you miss your booked sailing you may incur an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Nearby

Fill up for your Kintyre adventure at the local petrol station, grab some cash for those all-important souvenirs, or pick up some last minute supplies from the local shop – it can all be found just 300m from the port in Campbeltown town centre.
Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Campbeltown to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available.

Connections

Connect with a range of buses including regular services to Glasgow, 300 metres away in the town centre.
Or get a taxi from the local rank, also located in the town centre.
Alternatively, call a local taxi number: Fona Taxi +44(0) 1586 554001, Mac's Taxis +44 (0) 1586 552891, Roy's Taxis +44 (0) 1586 554625 or Tavies Taxis +44 (0) 1586 551122.