How to travel from Winchester to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Winchester and Islay is around 725km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Winchester to Islay 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 Islay → Winchester if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£805($955)
Loganair
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Coventry then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£245($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Winchester to Islay by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £805 ($955).
The distance between Winchester and Islay is around 725km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Winchester and Islay by plane.
The quickest way to get from Winchester to Islay is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £805 ($955).
The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Winchester and Islay. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Islay. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Winchester and Islay. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) and arrive at Islay (ILY) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Winchester to Islay. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Winchester to Islay typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) and and arrive into Islay (ILY).
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Winchester to Islay. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Islay is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £805 ($955).
Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | £805($955) | 5 times a day | 725km (450 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £505($595) | 5 times a day | 816km (507 miles) |
| Train to Woking, Fly | 3h 55m | £445($525) | 5 times a day | 779km (484 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, Fly | 4h 5m | £505($595) | 5 times a day | 862km (536 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 40m | £61($72) | once daily | 958km (595 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 30m | £245($285) | once a week | 1,005km (624 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Winchester and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay