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How to get fromEdinburgh to Stornowayby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stornoway by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    3h 56m
    £160–350

  2. Bus, ferry via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 23m
    £33–114

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 43m
    £73–241

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 10m
    £43–157

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    4h 32m
    £152–381

Edinburgh to Stornoway by bus and ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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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