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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway is to fly which costs £460 - £550 and takes 5h 43m.

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 5h 43m and costs £460 - £550.

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 which takes 13h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 184+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Kirkwall to Stornoway - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway 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 Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane KOI - SYY
5h 43m
£460–550
Ferry, bus
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 1m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 33mAverage Duration

£464Cheapest 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: 5h 43m

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

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

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