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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Stornoway is to bus and ferry via Dingwall which costs £29 - £110 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Stornoway is to bus and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs £120 - £260.

How far is it from Scrabster to Stornoway?

The distance between Scrabster and Stornoway is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster to Stornoway without a car is to bus and ferry via Dingwall which takes 8h 42m and costs £29 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Scrabster to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 103+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Scrabster to Stornoway - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Scrabster to Stornoway by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

Bus, ferry via Dingwall
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1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus
2. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
8h 42m
£29–109
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Thurso to Dingwalltrain
2. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
9h 32m
£80–212
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane INV - SYY
7h 51m
£128–259
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
9h 49m
£48–132
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane KOI - SYY
8h 28m
£490–630

Scrabster to Stornoway by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scrabster to Stornoway.

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Scrabster to Stornoway. However, you can take the bus to Dingwall, walk to Dingwall Council Buildings, take the bus to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, walk to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Thurso, Dingwall, Station, Tesco, Dingwall Council Buildings, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 9h 32m.

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