A mini guide to
Jura: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Jura
Stops and stations
Getting to Jura
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Walking from nearby areas
- Islay: 30.7 km from Jura, better by public transport
Reaching Islay and Jura
Official travel information
CalMac ferries sail from Kennacraig on Kintyre. Port Ellen is closed for rebuilding from Jun 2, 2026 and is expected to reopen in 2029, so all Islay sailings use Port Askaig for now. Jura is reached by the short council ferry from Port Askaig.
- CalMac: Islay and Jura → — ferries from Kennacraig and the Jura ferry
- CalMac: Port Ellen closure → — all sailings use Port Askaig until 2029
- HIAL: Islay Airport → — flights to Glasgow, Colonsay and Oban
- Traveline Scotland journey planner → — bus times on Islay
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Jura. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.

While you are here
Things to see in Jura
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Craighouse
Jura's largest settlement, home to the island's distillery and hotel.
Paps of Jura
Three hills on the west of Jura; the highest, Beinn an Òir, reaches 785 m.
Gulf of Corryvreckan
Narrow strait between Jura and Scarba; the Gaelic name means "cauldron of the speckled seas".
Islay and Jura
More areas to explore
Photo credits
- Jura Distillery: Rude Health, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Jura (area photo): Gordon Hatton, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Craighouse: Gordon Hatton, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Paps of Jura: Andrew Spenceley, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Gulf of Corryvreckan: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Islay: Dorcas Sinclair, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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