Getting around Islay and Jura: with and without a car

Not yet assessed Notre lecture des sources ci-dessous, et non une note officielle.

Paying for local transport in Islay and Jura

ScotRail (Scotland’s trains).ScotRail runs most trains within Scotland. Its tickets page refused automated access, so check ticket types and any Scotland-only offers on its site.ScotRail tickets (opens in new tab)

Sans voiture

Comment venir

Ferry from Kennacraig to Port Askaig

CalMac lists Kennacraig to Port Askaig from 1 hour 55 minutes and strongly recommends vehicle reservations. While Port Ellen is closed, Port Askaig is about 20.8 miles from Port Ellen and there is no shuttle bus between the ports. ¹

CalMac: Islay and Jura (opens in new tab) · CalMac: Port Ellen closure (opens in new tab)

Ferry from Port Askaig to Jura

A small car ferry, run by ASP Ship Management for Argyll and Bute Council, crosses from Port Askaig to Feolin on Jura in about 10 minutes. ¹

CalMac: Islay and Jura (opens in new tab)

Fly to Islay

Highlands and Islands Airports says Islay Airport has daily flights to and from Glasgow, Colonsay and Oban. ²

HIAL: Islay Airport (opens in new tab)

Une fois sur place

En voiture

CalMac describes Islay's single-track roads winding past distilleries and coast. Remember that distillery tastings and driving do not mix. ¹

En bus

Islay has a bus service; CalMac advises planning outward and return journeys in advance with Traveline Scotland. ³

By bike

CalMac calls Islay relatively flat and good for family cycling; Jura is hillier and quieter. Bike hire is available on both islands. ¹

Arrêts près de chaque quartier

From our area guides (Islay and Jura): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.

Islay

Port Askaig ferry terminal: CalMac ferry from Kennacraig (from 1 hour 55 minutes). All Islay sailings use Port Askaig until Port Ellen reopens in 2029
Islay Airport: Flights to Glasgow, Colonsay and Oban. Highlands and Islands Airports
Island buses: Local bus service. Plan outward and return journeys with Traveline Scotland

Islay: getting there

Jura

Feolin ferry slipway: Car ferry from Port Askaig on Islay (about 10 minutes). Run by ASP Ship Management for Argyll and Bute Council
Craighouse: Island road from Feolin. Jura's main settlement, with the distillery and hotel

Jura: getting there

Aucun horaire ni tarif n’est reproduit ici : consultez l’opérateur ou Traveline pour le jour de votre voyage. Des taxis et des applications de VTC circulent dans la plupart des villes, mais nous n’avons aucune donnée sourcée sur leur couverture en zone rurale : ne comptez pas sur l’un d’eux au dernier moment.

Avec une voiture

Bus or car to Kennacraig

CalMac says the bus from Glasgow to Kennacraig takes 3 hours 30 minutes; by car it is roughly 100 miles and around 2 hours 30 minutes, past Loch Lomond and Loch Fyne. ³

Règles générales (conduite à gauche, permis, ronds-points, limitations de vitesse en mph, stationnement, péages, recharge des véhicules électriques) : Conduire en Grande-Bretagne. Bornes de recharge : Zapmap (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet).

Depuis et vers les autres régions

Distance à vol d’oiseau depuis le centre de nos régions, et temps de trajet en train le plus rapide publié par National Rail sur ses pages de destination (ce n’est pas un horaire ; il peut inclure une correspondance). Lorsque nous n’avons trouvé aucun chiffre, nous le disons. Le tableau complet se trouve sur Se rendre d’une région à l’autre.

Distance and fastest published train time from Islay and Jura to other regions
Vers ou depuis	À vol d’oiseau	Train le plus rapide (National Rail)	Remarques

Chiffres relevés le 25 oct. 2026 pour les données intercités. Les horaires changent.

Liens officiels

CalMac: Islay and Jura (opens in new tab): ferries from Kennacraig and the Jura ferry
CalMac: Port Ellen closure (opens in new tab): all sailings use Port Askaig until 2029
HIAL: Islay Airport (opens in new tab): flights to Glasgow, Colonsay and Oban
Traveline Scotland journey planner (opens in new tab): bus times on Islay

More on Islay and Jura: Islay and Jura guide · how to get there

Questions fréquentes

Can I get around Islay and Jura without a car?

We have not yet assessed getting around Islay and Jura. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.

Do I need to check a driving zone in Islay and Jura?

We found no charging or low emission zone for Islay and Jura in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.

Sources

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