Tarbert.info Guide To Local Info

If you are looking for information about Tarbert in Kintyre, Argyll, you have come to the right place. Here you will find information, relevant to the local area, arranged in appropriate sections:

Ferry Service to Tarbert, Kintyre

Caledonian MacBrayne are our local ferry service provider and they operate several routes. Service times change during Summer and Winter, therefore you will be well advised to check the times. Click here to visit their web site. Details of some of their Summer ferry services, which are relevant to Tarbert, and that you might be interested in are given below:

Claonaig to Lochranza (Arran)

Summer Timetable:
Claonaig is a small village about 9 miles from Tarbert. Going there is easy, just follow the A83 towards Campbeltown for about four and a half miles and as you drive past Kennacraig, turn left on the B8001. Claonaig is about another four and a half miles. Latest Check-in 10 minutes before departure. Sailings to and from are daily (Including Sundays). Journey takes approximately 30 minutes each way. Fares vary depending upon what you are carrying with you, for example you might be carrying a boat in a trailer. Current fares are: 'Driver/Passenger (each) £4.75, and Car (each) £21.20'. Subject to availability! NOTE: Bus service operates between Claonaig, Kennacraig and Tarbert - Contact Argyll & Bute Council, Tel: 01546 604695. Bus service between Lochranza and Brodick contact Strathclyde Transport, Tel: 08706 082608. Please note I have given only the Departure times, as I said journey takes only half an hour.

Claonaig, departure: 0850, 1005, 1120, 1235, 1350, 1505, 1620, 1750, 1900.

Lochranza, departure: 0815, 0930, 1045, 1200, 1315, 1430, 1545, 1715, 1825.

Tarbert to Portavadie

Summer Timetable:
Latest Check-in 10 minutes before departure. Sailings, to and from, are daily (Including Sundays). Journey time approximately 25 minutes. Maximum Laden Weight may be restricted. Check with Kennacraig office Tel: 01880 730253. Fares vary depending upon what you are carrying with you, for example you might be carrying a boat in a trailer. Current fares are: 'Driver/Passenger (each) £3.30, and Car (each) £14.95'. Bus services between Portavadie and Dunoon, Tarbert, Kennacraig, and Claonaig are available. For details contact Argyll and Bute Council Tel: 01546 604695. Coach services between Tarbert and Campbeltown, Glasgow, Oban are available, for details contact Scottish Citylink Coaches Tel: 08705 505050. Please note I have only given the departure times in each case.

Tarbert, departure: 0800, 0900, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615, 1715, 1815, 1915.

Portavadie, departure: 0830, 0945, 1045, 1145, 1245, 1345, 1445, 1545, 1645, 1745, 1845, 1945.

Tayinloan to Gigha

Summer Timetable:
Latest Check-in 10 minutes before departure. Sailings, to and from, are Monday to Saturday (On Sundays only 5 times are available). Journey time approximately 20 minutes. Maximum Laden Weight may be restricted. Caravan Trailers are not permitted on Gigha. Check with Kennacraig office Tel: 01880 730253. Fares vary depending upon what you are carrying with you, for example you might be carrying a boat in a trailer. Current fares are: 'Driver/Passenger (each) £2.85, and Car (each) £10.55'. Bus services between Tarbert, Tayinloan, Kennacraig, and Claonaig are available. For details contact Argyll and Bute Council Tel: 01546 604695. Coach services between Tarbert and Campbeltown, Glasgow, Oban are available, for details contact Scottish Citylink Coaches Tel: 08705 505050. Please note I have only given the departure times in each case.

Tayinloan, departure: 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800.

Gigha, departure: 0735, 0830, 0930, 1030, 1130, 1230, 1430, 1530, 1630, 1730.

Kennacraig to Port Askaig (Islay)

Summer Timetable:
Latest Check-in 30 minutes before departure in Kennacraig and 45 minutes in Port Askaig. Sailings, to and from, are Monday to Saturday (None on Sundays). Journey time approximately 2 hours. Maximum Laden Weight may be restricted. Check with Kennacraig office Tel: 01880 730253. Fares vary depending upon what you are carrying with you, for example you might be carrying a boat in a trailer. Current fares are: 'Driver/Passenger (each) £8.45, and Car (each) £45.00'. Bus services between Tarbert, Tayinloan, Kennacraig, and Claonaig are available. For details contact Argyll and Bute Council Tel: 01546 604695. Coach services between Tarbert and Campbeltown, Glasgow, Oban are available, for details contact Scottish Citylink Coaches Tel: 08705 505050. Please note there is only one service a day and I have only given the departure times in each case.

Kennacraig, departure: 0745(Wed); 1300 (Mon-Sun); 1800 (Mon, Fri).

Port Askaig (Islay), departure: 1530 (Mon-Sat); 1745 (Wednesday).

Kennacraig to Port Ellen (Islay)

Summer Timetable:
Latest Check-in 30 minutes before departure in Kennacraig and 45 minutes in Port Ellen. Sailings, to and from, are Mondays to Sundays, but there is no service on Wednesday. Journey time approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. Maximum Laden Weight may be restricted. Check with Kennacraig office Tel: 01880 730253. Fares vary depending upon what you are carrying with you, for example you might be carrying a boat in a trailer. Current fares are: 'Driver/Passenger (each) £8.45, and Car (each) £45.00'. Bus services between Tarbert, Tayinloan, Kennacraig, and Claonaig are available. For details contact Argyll and Bute Council Tel: 01546 604695. Coach services between Tarbert and Campbeltown, Glasgow, Oban are available, for details contact Scottish Citylink Coaches Tel: 08705 505050. Please note there is only one service a day and I have only given the departure times in each case.

Kennacraig, departure: 0700 & 0945 (Mon, Tues); 0700 & 0945 (Thus - Sat); 0900 (Sun).

Port Ellen (Islay), departure: 0700 (Mon, Thu, Fri); 0945 (Mon - Sun); 1250 (Sunday).