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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Stornoway is to bus and ferry which costs £26 - £120 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Stornoway is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Scotland to Stornoway?

The distance between Scotland and Stornoway is 187 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Stornoway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 47m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Scotland to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 178+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Scotland to Stornoway - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Stornoway by plane, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Glasgow Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)GLA - SYY
3h 16m
£125–315
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
9h 25m
£27–113
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
8h 47m
£50–174
Bus, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
8h 52m
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)INV - SYY
3h 9m
£107–239
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)EDI - SYY
3h 36m
£140–330
Train, bus, ferry via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth 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
10h
£34–157

Scotland to Stornoway by train, bus, and ferry

24Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Stornoway.

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Distance: 185.9 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Scotland and Stornoway, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) twice daily.

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