By Car

From Glasgow, drive to Kennacraig – this journey should take approximately two and a half hours, or longer should you wish to take in the beautiful scenery. Take the A82 up Loch Lomondside, turning onto the A83 at Tarbet – continue on through both Inveraray and Lochgilphead towards Tarbert on Loch Fyne. The ferry port of Kennacraig is just five miles on from Tarbert. Please note that Kennacraig is simply a ferry terminal and not a town or village. It is clearly signposted on the Campbeltown road, but people have been known to miss it because they were expecting more.

By Bus

A daily bus service operates from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station by West Coast Motors making a connection with the ferry at Kennacraig. For schedule information, contact the Travel Centre at Buchanan Street Bus Station +44 (0)141 332 7133
www.citylink.co.uk

By Ferry

Caledonian MacBrayne operate the two hour crossing from the mainland to Islay, which runs daily throughout the year. For details of timetables and to make bookings (advisable, particularly in the summer season) telephone any of the following numbers. +44 (0)8000 66 5400 (Gourock) general enquiries: +44 (0)8000 66 5000 (Gourock) bookings and reservations: alternatively the following numbers can be telephoned +44 (0)1880 730253 (Kennacraig), +44 (0)1896 840 620 or +44 (0)1496 302209 (Port Ellen). Caledonian MacBrayne’s timetable and booking are also available online at www.calmac.co.uk

The Jura passenger ferry operates in summer months between between Tayvallich at the head of Loch Sween and Craighouse on Jura, the crossing takes just under one hour direct from pier to pier! More details on www.jurapassengerferry.com or Tel: 07768 450000.

By Air

Flybe, on, run a 35 minute scheduled service, from Glasgow Airport to Islay. Flying is the quickest way and can provide spectacular views of the islands and Kintyre. For information on schedules, contact Flybe +44(0)0871 700 2000 or Islay Airport +44 (0)1496 302022.

To make bookings contact +44(0)0871 700 2000 or Islay Airport +44 (0)1496 302022. The timetable is also available online www.flybe.com.

Tourist Information

For further tourist information, contact the Tourist Information Centre, The Square, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll. Telephone +44 (0)1496 810254 or e-mail information@islay.visitscotland.com.

Jura Ferry