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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Cardiff is to ferry and bus and train which costs £120 - £300 and takes 17h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs £220 - £430.

How far is it from Stornoway to Cardiff?

The distance between Stornoway and Cardiff is 698 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 30m and costs £100 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Stornoway to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Stornoway to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Stornoway to Cardiff by plane, train, 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 to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)SYY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
8h 21m
£335–606
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
16h 30m
£108–427
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
19h 49m
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)SYY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 50m
£227–429
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Exeter (EXT)SYY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
26h 23m
£345–1,224
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SYY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
9h 58m
£282–507
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)SYY - CWL
8h 29m
£110–421
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Luton Airport (LTN)SYY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 28m
£115–443
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
17h 36m
£120–292
Ferry, bus, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Berwick-upon-Tweed
4. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Cardiff Central
17h 51m
£270–502

Stornoway to Cardiff by ferry, bus, and train

26Weekly Services

16h 30mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.3 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Stornoway, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a week.

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