What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere to Port Ellen?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Port Ellen is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £170 and takes 16h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere to Port Ellen?

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs £140 - £320.

How far is it from Windermere to Port Ellen?

The distance between Windermere and Port Ellen is 248 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere to Port Ellen without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere to Port Ellen without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 11h 54m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Windermere to Port Ellen?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Windermere to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 50+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Windermere to Port Ellen - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Windermere to Port Ellen by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
6h 7m
£149–312
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
16h 6m
£61–163
Train, bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 54m
£76–177
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 33m
£104–262
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Bus Stationbus 978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 50m
£83–208

Windermere to Port Ellen by train, bus, and ferry

1Weekly Services

11h 54mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Windermere to Port Ellen.

Launch map view

Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Port Ellen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Port Ellen. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to Charlotte Street via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 54m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.