What is the cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway?

The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway is to train and bus and ferry via Carlisle which costs £40 - £160 and takes 17h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway?

The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs £150 - £450.

How far is it from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway?

The distance between Barrow in Furness and Stornoway is 497 miles.

How do I travel from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway without a car?

The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 26m and costs £65 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway?

It takes approximately 14h 26m to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 112+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Barrow in Furness to Stornoway - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
5. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
14h 26m
£67–297
Train, bus, ferry via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
5. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
17h 31m
£41–157
Train, bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
5. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
15h 42m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)MAN - SYY
10h 15m
£209–445
Train, bus, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
15h 49m
£96–203
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)GLA - SYY
7h 21m
£153–442
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)EDI - SYY
7h 56m
£165–447

Barrow in Furness to Stornoway by train, bus, and ferry

26Weekly Services

14h 26mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway.

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Distance: 494 mi
Duration: 14h 26m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Stornoway, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Barrow in Furness to Stornoway. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 15h 42m.

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