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 £45 - £120 and takes 14h 33m.

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 5m 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 12h 1m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Windermere to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 51+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Windermere to Port Ellen - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 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 5m
£142–317
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 33m
£47–115
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
12h 1m
£76–177
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 37m
£83–214

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Windermere to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, 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 12h 1m.

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