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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Mainland is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Mainland is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs £420 - £500.

How far is it from Isle of Lewis to Mainland?

The distance between Isle of Lewis and Mainland is 138 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Lewis to Mainland without a car is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which takes 11h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Isle of Lewis to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 156+ hotels available in Mainland.

Isle of Lewis to Mainland - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Lewis to Mainland by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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
4h 24m
£420–500
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
12h 9m
£62–151
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
11h 38m
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Dingwall to Wick
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
14h 8m

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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3h 37mAverage Duration

£420Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Isle of Lewis, Scotland and Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice a week.

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