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 Inverness which costs £65 - £160 and takes 13h 34m.

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 46m and costs £410 - £600.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Stornoway?

The distance between Kirkwall and Stornoway is 145 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 12h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 178+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Kirkwall to Stornoway - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 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 46m
£412–553
Ferry, bus via Inverness
cheapest
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
13h 34m
£66–160
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tore Laybybus E6
3. Take the bus from Tore Layby to Ferry Terminalbus 961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
12h 44m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 33mAverage Duration

£418Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Stornoway.

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Distance: 144 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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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