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Jura Ferry Timetable and Information

Isle of Jura Ferry Eilean DhiuraThe Isle of Jura had its own mainland ferry until thirty years ago which sailed between Lagg and Keills in Kintyre. At this moment there is a trial passenger ferry service (summer only) from the mainland. Car access to Jura during the entire year and passenger access to Jura outside the summer season is only possible by using the ferry between Islay and Jura. This ferry leaves from Port Askaig, and crosses the fast flowing Sound of Islay, to reach Feolin in a little over five minutes. On a nice day the crossing is a pleasure and offers the visitor beautiful views of the Paps of Jura, but don't forget to look back! Islay is beautiful from the sea, no matter from what angle you are looking. The costs are around £15 return fare for car and driver.

The Jura Ferry is operated by ASP Ship Management Ltd., unlike many other Scottish ferries who are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. The present ferry, 'Eilean Dhiura', was commissioned by Argyll and Bute Council in 1998 and the skipper who worked on the previous ferry for many many years, Arthur MacEachern, successfully introduced the new ship. The ferry sails every day according to a fixed timetable which you can find below:

Jura Ferry Timetable Mondays to Saturdays

Departures Port Askaig Islay Departures Feolin Jura
07:35 07:45
07:55 08:05
08:30 08:40
09:30 09:40
10:00 10:10
10:30 10:40
11:15 11:25
12:15 12:25
13:00 13:10
14:15 14:25
16:10 16:20
16:45 16:55
17:45 17:55
18:30 18:40
19:30 W 19:40 W
21:30 aR 21:40 aR
23:00 bR 23:10 bR

Jura Ferry Timetable Sundays

Departures Port Askaig Islay Departures Feolin Jura
08:30 08:40
10:30 10:40
12:00 12:10
14:00 14:10
15:15 15:25
16:30 16:40
18:30 18:40

aR - Operates on request only and must be booked by noon one day prior to travel.
bR - Operates on request only and must be booked by noon three days prior to travel.
W - Operates on Wednesdays only.

The 1830 ferry will await the 1745 bus from Port Ellen due to arrive at Port Askaig 1835 if a timeous request is made to the ferry operator (01496 840681)

When carrying certain classified cargoes, passengers or other vehicles are not permitted. When such journeys are being made the ferry willreturn and make a second trip to clear waiting passengers and vehicles.

THE 2130 AND 2300 SAILINGS ON MON AND FRI WILL BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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Relevant Information

  • The Islay Ferry - Information and Pictures
  • Arthur MacEachern - Retired Jura Skipper
  • The Islay Ferry - Past and Present
  • Islay Ferry timetables, routes and price information

    Paps of Jura seen from the Jura Ferry
    The Paps of Jura seen from the Jura Ferry





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