Valid from 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025
The winter timetable for this route, 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025 is now open for advance purchase of tickets. We've published full details to guide you in our latest customer update.
Tidal Amendments - We will be operating amended timetables between Tarbert and Portavadie due to low tides and in some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout winter 2024/25. View tidal timetable here.
Purchase your ticket online in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. When you pre-purchase a ticket for this route, you'll be purchasing an 'open' ticket, although the system asks you for a chosen departure date, your ticket is valid only for the season in which you've purchased it, and it won't have a specific sailing time.
Check-in is 10 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and passengers. Late check-in may lead to the vehicle being refused carriage.
Travelling with a bike - If you're travelling as a foot passenger and bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your transaction - this applies to foot passengers. This ticket will remain free of charge.
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.
Check the service status of this route before you travel for the latest information
