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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Stornoway is to ferry and bus via Esplanade which costs £50 - £180 and takes 22h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Stornoway is to ferry and train and bus which takes 20h 48m and costs £55 - £190.

How far is it from Lerwick to Stornoway?

The distance between Lerwick and Stornoway is 247 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Stornoway without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 20h 48m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Lerwick to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 178+ hotels available in Stornoway.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lerwick to Stornoway by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)LSI - SYY
6h 20m
Ferry, bus via Esplanade
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
22h 49m
£54–173
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
20h 48m
£58–183
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Union StreetE7
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
21h 39m

Lerwick (LSI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 36mAverage Duration

£453Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Stornoway.

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Stornoway. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 20h 48m.

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