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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Stornoway is to bus and ferry which costs £24 - £110 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Stornoway is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs £120 - £270.

How far is it from Elgin to Stornoway?

The distance between Elgin and Stornoway is 145 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Stornoway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 6h 47m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Elgin to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 194+ hotels available in Stornoway.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin 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 Elgin 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
6h 47m
£35–124
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road 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
7h 16m
£24–103
Bus, ferry via Nairn
1. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Ferry Terminalbus 61
2. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry Cm25
7h 53m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane INV - SYY
4h 15m
£124–266
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane EDI - SYY
7h 57m
£227–506

Elgin to Stornoway by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Stornoway.

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Stornoway. However, you can 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 Bus Station to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Falcon Sq, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 7h 53m.

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