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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which costs £45 - £140 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs £460 - £650.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Stornoway?

The distance between Kirkwall and Stornoway is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway without a car is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which takes 13h 20m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 191+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Kirkwall to Stornoway - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway 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 Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane KOI - SYY
6h 53m
£462–603
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminalbus 61
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
13h 20m
£48–136
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
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
14h 38m
£160–319
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
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
14h 6m
£67–161

Kirkwall to Stornoway by bus and ferry

28Weekly Services

13h 20mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway.

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Distance: 143.3 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Stornoway, Scotland?

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

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