Tarbert (Harris) port

The main community hub on Harris, Tarbert is well served with shops selling the island’s famous tweed alongside hotels and restaurants. The CalMac network connects Harris up with Uig on the Isle of Skye.

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Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Tarbert

Isle of Harris

HS3 3DG

Opening hours from 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025

Mon / Wed / Fri: 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tue / Sat: 9.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.
Thu: 9:00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Sun*: 7.30 a.m.-9.30 a.m.

*The port reopens on Sundays between 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to support the evening sailing

Key information

Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 1 hour 40 minutes.
One or two departures per day – check timetable for exact sailing times.
Operates all year round.

Check in process

Vehicles

Please arrive at least 30 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 at least 30 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 at least 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 Hebridean adventure at the local petrol station, half a mile from the port
Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, the nearest cash machine is just 200 metres away
Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, 100 metres away
Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Harris to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available on the island