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

The cheapest way to get from England to Stornoway is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £300 and takes 19h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Stornoway is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs £190 - £400.

How far is it from England to Stornoway?

The distance between England and Stornoway is 545 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Stornoway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 9m and costs £180 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from England to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 95+ hotels available in Stornoway.

England to Stornoway - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from England 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 London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane LCY - SYY
6h 8m
£163–607
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
19h 42m
£67–295
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross 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
15h 9m
£180–349
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Ferry Terminalbus 61
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
17h 39m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane LHR - SYY
5h 54m
£142–472
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane BHX - SYY
7h 10m
£273–457
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane MAN - SYY
5h 12m
£194–397
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane EDI - SYY
7h 7m
£261–558
Train, bus, ferry #2
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
18h 27m
£130–289

England to Stornoway by subway, train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

15h 9mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Stornoway.

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Distance: 541.6 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between England and Stornoway, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and Aer Lingus fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) 3 times a day.

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