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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stornoway is to bus and ferry via George Street which costs £30 - £120 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stornoway is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs £140 - £350.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stornoway?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stornoway is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stornoway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 43m and costs £65 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 103+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Edinburgh to Stornoway - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stornoway by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane EDI - SYY
3h 54m
£140–350
Bus, ferry via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
10h 2m
£33–116
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
9h 43m
£67–241
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
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 53m
£38–122
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane GLA - SYY
4h 29m
£154–372

Edinburgh to Stornoway by bus and ferry

17Weekly Services

10h 2mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Stornoway.

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Distance: 204.7 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) once daily.

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