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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs £410 - £490.

How far is it from Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall?

The distance between Isle of Lewis and Kirkwall is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which takes 13h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall by plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI)SYY - KOI
6h 16m
£410–490
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
13h 28m
£66–158
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildings61
3. Take the bus from Tesco to Ferry TerminalE6
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
13h 6m

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

£410Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Lewis to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

Loganair flies from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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