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How to get fromEdinburgh to Jura (Island)by train, bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Jura (Island) by train, bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Lochnell Streetbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry ferry
    4. Walk from Craighouse to Jura (Island)unknown unknown
    8h 6m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Tarbert

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4. Walk from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Jura (Island)unknown unknown
    8h 35m

  3. Train, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3. Walk from Road End to Jura (Island)unknown unknown
    5h 1m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lochnell Streetbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry ferry
    4. Walk from Craighouse to Jura (Island)unknown unknown
    8h 35m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel via Tarbert

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4. Walk from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Jura (Island)unknown unknown
    9h 2m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Jura (Island), Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Jura (Island). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, take the train to Anniesland, walk to Anniesland Cross, take the bus to Lochnell Street, take the line 425 bus to Kirk Cottage, walk to Tayvallich, take the ferry to Craighouse, then travel to Jura (Island). Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Jura (Island) via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, and Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal in around 8h 35m.

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