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Route information

Key information

Oban - Colonsay - Port Askaig - Kennacraig

Winter timetable 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025

Service Status: The timetable information displayed in the search results may not be the most up to date information. Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

Check-in: 30 minutes for vehicles and foot passengers prior to departure. Late check in may result in space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Timetable: When planning your journey, you can also download the timetable for this route.

Due to ongoing disruption across the network an amended timetable will operate on Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December. View timetable.

Travel checklist: Read our passenger travel checklist - it’ll help you prepare for your journey.

Planning ahead - Book your ticket online before in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. When you book online, you will immediately receive an eTicket direct to your email inbox. Each eTicket has a QR code, meaning you'll instantly be ready to board. There's no need to print at home or collect your tickets at the port, eTickets can be scanned from your device.  

Travelling with a bike - If you're travelling as a foot passenger and bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your booking, - this means that you have more certainty about space. This ticket will remain free of charge. If you're a vehicle passenger, travelling with a bike or roof rack, please add your details when prompted in the booking platform.  

Concessions and blue badge holders - SPT Ferry Card, Companion SPT Ferry Card and Blue Badge concessions are now available online, meaning they'll be applied to your ticket. This is an alternative to visiting the port office / speaking with staff. Please continue to carry your concession card or equivalent when you travel.  

Motorhomes/caravans - may be allowed on Colonsay but only by contacting Colonsay Estate
on 01951 200211. If you are travelling in a motorhome, campervan or caravan, before travel find out more about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

Guidance

  • CheckNo service 25 December and 1 January
  • CheckDuring inclement weather, the vessel may depart Colonsay early. Passengers and vehicles must be available for loading on arrival of the ships.
  • CheckLimited increased stopover time can be requested by community for the delivery of goods at the Master's discretion and weather permitting.
  • CheckSMS subscriptions Oban - Colonsay - Port Askaig - Kennacraig - Text code 10 Stay updated

Available timetables

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