What is the cheapest way to get from Buckie to Stornoway?

The cheapest way to get from Buckie to Stornoway is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £120 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buckie to Stornoway?

The fastest way to get from Buckie to Stornoway is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £110 - £270.

How far is it from Buckie to Stornoway?

The distance between Buckie and Stornoway is 177 miles.

How do I travel from Buckie to Stornoway without a car?

The best way to get from Buckie to Stornoway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 32m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Buckie to Stornoway?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Buckie to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 74+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Buckie to Stornoway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Buckie 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 Keith Station to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
8h 32m
£42–119
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
9h 24m
£34–114
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane INV - SYY
5h 8m
£115–265
Train, bus, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Academy Street to Ferry Terminalbus 61
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
9h 2m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

9Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Buckie to Stornoway.

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Buckie, Scotland and Stornoway, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Buckie to Stornoway. However, you can take the line 309 bus to Railway Station, walk to Keith Station, 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 bus from Shanks Lane to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Railway Station, Wellington Street, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 9h 24m.

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