How to travel from Islay to Windsor, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Windsor is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Islay to Windsor by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Windsor → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£350($410)
Loganair
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to London Kings Cross.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Windsor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Windsor by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($410).
The distance between Islay and Windsor is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Islay and Windsor by plane.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Windsor is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £350 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Windsor is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Windsor. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Windsor. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and Windsor. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to Windsor. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to Windsor typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to Windsor is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Windsor. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to Windsor. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Windsor is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £350 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Windsor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 55m | £350($410) | every 4 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW) | 3h 40m | £180($215) | every 4 hours | 796km (495 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 4h 10m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 30m | £555($655) | every 4 hours | 812km (505 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £375($440) | every 4 hours | 751km (466 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 50m | £52($61) | once daily | 887km (551 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 13h 45m | £125($150) | once a week | 998km (620 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Windsor
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
South Western Railway
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Windsor
The following major airports near Windsor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Windsor
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Windsor
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Windsor