What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Carloway?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Carloway is to bus and ferry which costs £19 - £95 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Carloway?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Carloway is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs £19 - £95.

How far is it from Inverness to Carloway?

The distance between Inverness and Carloway is 133 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Carloway without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Carloway without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs £19 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Carloway?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Inverness to Carloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carloway?

There are 178+ hotels available in Carloway.

Inverness to Carloway - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Carloway by 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.

Bus, ferry
best
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 45m
£20–95
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)INV - SYY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge
5h 16m
Bus, ferry via Falcon Sq
1. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Ferry Terminal61
2. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry TerminalCm25
6h 59m

Inverness to Carloway by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Carloway.

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Distance: 132 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Carloway, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Carloway. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Bridge. Alternatively, 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, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Bridge.

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