How to travel from Windsor to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Windsor and Islay is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Windsor to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Windsor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost£350($410)
+ 4 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Windsor to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($410).
The distance between Windsor and Islay is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)
It takes around 13h 35m to get from Windsor and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Windsor to Islay is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £350 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Windsor and Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Windsor and Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Windsor and Islay. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Islay (ILY) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Windsor to Islay. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Windsor to Islay typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Windsor to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 5m | £350($410) | 5 times a day | 705km (438 miles) |
| Fly to Islay (ILY) | 4hrs | £425($505) | 5 times a day | 796km (495 miles) |
| Fly to Islay (ILY) | 4h 25m | £245($290) | 5 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, Fly | 3h 40m | £555($655) | 5 times a day | 812km (505 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £375($440) | 5 times a day | 751km (466 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 5m | £52($61) | once daily | 885km (550 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 15h 45m | £69($82) | twice a week | 974km (605 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 35m | £125($150) | once a week | 998km (620 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Windsor and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
LNER
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