Jura can be reached in a number of ways by public transport.
Directly from Tayvallich to Craighouse on the Jura Passenger Ferry; via Islay, by Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry from Kennacraig or by regular, Loganair flights(operated on behalf of British Airways) from Glasgow Airport.
JURA PASSENGER SERVICE
Craighouse, Jura – Tayvallich,
Tickets cost £25 each way. Under 5’s travel free.
Please book by calling Nicol on 07768 450000 or email nicol@jurapassengerferry.com
No Credit or Debit Cards accepted. Cash or Cheque Only.
*Please note – Over the festival weekend there are plans to have extra runs of the Passenger Ferry Service*
Important Booking Information. Should you decide not to travel please let the operator know so that your seat/s can be made available for other travellers. Failure to inform the operator could be detrimental to the sustainability of the service.
You can take your bikes for free – just let Nicol know when you make your booking.
In the interests of safety, anyone who suffers from back or neck problems is advised not to travel with us.
Thank you.
JURA FERRY FESTIVAL TIMETABLE
|
Craighouse |
Tayvallich |
Tayvallich |
Craighouse |
|
| Friday | 07:00 | 08:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:15 | |
| Saturday | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 15:15 | 16:15 | 16:30 | 19:15 | |
| Sunday | – | – | – | – |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
| Monday | 07:00 | 08:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
BY ROAD AND CAR FERRY
Caledonian McBrayne operate regular sailings from Kennacraig to both Port Ellen and Port Askaig, Islay.
The connecting ferry to Jura crosses regularly from Port Askaig to Feolin.
It is essential to book for a vehicle crossing:
Port Ellen (Islay main office) +44 (0)1496 302209
Kennacraig +44 (0)1880 730253
Fax +44 (0)1880 730202
BY BUS
There is a connecting service to Kennacraig from Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow.
BY AIR
From Glasgow to Islay, British Airways operates three flights on Mondays and Fridays, two daily flights Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, morning flight only on Saturday, afternoon flight only Sunday. Flights operated by Loganair.
From the airport there is a bus and taxi service or you can also hire a car from D & N Mackenzie opposite Islay Airport. Tel: +44 (0)1496 302 300 Fax: +44 (0)1496 302 324.
For bookings, times etc. Tel/Fax Port Ellen Airport +44 (0)1496 302 022
or British Airways reservations +44 (0)345 222 111.
JURA BUS
Alex Dunachie operates a Jura Bus Service/Private Hire: 01496820/314 or, 01496820221
The Jura Bus is operated by Garelochead coaches. Tel: 01436 8102004