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. There are currently two options to get to Kintyre by ferry: from Portavadie on the Cowal & Dunoon peninsula and from Lochranza on Arran.

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Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Ferry Terminal

Campbeltown

PA28 6ED

This port is only manned during sailings times

Key information

Due to vessel availability, the summer 2025 service between Campbeltown and Ardrossan will not operate. Read more. There are however two other options to get to Kintyre by ferry, an alternative option to the full road route: from Portavadie on the Cowal & Dunoon peninsula and from Lochranza on Arran.

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.