Tarbert – Portavadie
Firth of Clyde · Cowal · about 25 min
Calls at
Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → Portavadie
Usual vessel
MV Isle of CumbraeNot confirmed
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list — this is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Typical service
Daily
Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → Portavadie
- 09:00→ 09:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 10:00→ 10:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 11:00→ 11:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 12:00→ 12:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on mon, tue, wed
- 13:00→ 13:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on mon, tue, wed
- 14:00→ 14:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on wed
- 15:00→ 15:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on wed
- 16:00→ 16:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on wed
- 17:00→ 17:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on mon, tue, wed
- 18:00→ 18:25Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → PortavadieDaily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on wed
Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)
- 09:30→ 09:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 10:30→ 10:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 11:30→ 11:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 12:30→ 12:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on mon, tue, wed
- 13:30→ 13:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on mon, tue, wed
- 14:30→ 14:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on wed
- 15:30→ 15:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on wed
- 16:30→ 16:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on mon, tue, wed
- 17:30→ 17:55Portavadie → Tarbert (Loch Fyne)Daily
Usually MV Isle of Cumbrae • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on mon, tue, wed
Also serves these ports
Next sailing
in 6 hr 37 min09:00 → 09:25
Tarbert (Loch Fyne) → Portavadie
Disrupted
Be at the pier by
- With a car08:15(45 min before)
- On foot08:30(30 min before)
- Caravan or motorhome08:00(1 hr before)
Service updates
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:10- DisruptedSun 6 Sept – Thu 10 Sept
Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 September
Reason: Operational
the assigned vessel has been redeployed to cover Largs-Cumbrae maintenance days. Foot passenger charter MV Far West will operate this service to the below timetable: **Monday 7 – Tuesday 8 September** Depart Tarbert 07:40, 08:20, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:40, 17:20, 18:00 Depart Portavadie 08:00, 08:40, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:20, 17:00, 17:40, 18:30 **Wednesday 9 September** Depart Tarbert 07:40, 08:20, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 Depart Portavadie 08:00, 08:40, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30 the assigned vessel is expected to resume service with the 14:00 departing Tarbert. MV Far West departs from the Tarbert and Portavadie Marina Pontoons and not the normal operational slips. Due to the infrastructure at both marinas, passengers must wait at the entrance of the pontoons until met by a crew member. Please note the following sailings will be prioritised for school children: Depart Tarbert - 07:40, 08:20, 16:00 & 16:40 Depart Portavadie - 08:00, 08:40, 16:20 & 17:00
- DisruptedWed 16 Sept – Sun 28 Feb
Planned Maintenance / Non Service Days
Reason: Operational
Due to planned vessel maintenance, no service will operate on the following dates: Wednesday 16 September Wednesday 14 October Monday 23 November Wednesday 23 December Friday 25 December Saturday 26 December Friday 1 January Saturday 2 January Sunday 17 January Thursday 11 February
- InformationTue 7 Jul – Thu 8 Jul
Winter Timetable 2026/27
The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online open for advance purchase. Read our ticket validity guidance before purchasing tickets.
- InformationMon 25 Nov – Tue 30 Nov
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- InformationSat 6 Dec – Thu 30 Dec
Information for drivers
During hours of darkness, drivers are advised to turn headlights off when waiting at the slip.
- InformationSun 22 Jun – Fri 23 Jun
Information
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