What is the cheapest way to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis?

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis is to bus and ferry via Co-Op which costs £26 - £110 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis?

The fastest way to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs £110 - £250.

How far is it from Forres to Isle of Lewis?

The distance between Forres and Isle of Lewis is 121 miles.

How do I travel from Forres to Isle of Lewis without a car?

The best way to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 31m and costs £30 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Lewis?

There are 183+ hotels available in Isle of Lewis.

Forres to Isle of Lewis - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis by train, plane, 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.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)INV - SYY
3h 45m
£118–250
Bus, ferry via Co-Op #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
7h 5m
£26–104
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
2. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry TerminalCm25
6h 31m
£32–108
Bus, ferry via Co-Op
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
6h 52m
Bus, ferry via Cumming Street
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Falcon SqM96
2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Ferry Terminal61
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
7h 9m

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

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45 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.3 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Isle of Lewis, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Forres to Isle of Lewis. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres Station to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 6h 31m.

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