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 fly and train which costs £75 - £290 and takes 10h 12m.

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 35m and costs £270 - £470.

How far is it from Stornoway to Cardiff?

The distance between Stornoway and Cardiff is 687 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 33m and costs £200 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Stornoway to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 443+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Stornoway to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 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 Stornoway Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SYY - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 47m
£215–591
Ferry, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 12m
£78–289
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 33m
£205–477
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain
4. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
5. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
19h 46m
£168–387
Fly Stornoway Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane SYY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 35m
£275–468
Fly Stornoway Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane SYY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 23m
£305–624
Fly Stornoway Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SYY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 27m
£270–538
Ferry, bus, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Parkwaytrain
5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 33m
£294–580
Ferry, bus, train #3
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 38m
£180–387

Stornoway to Cardiff by ferry, bus, and train

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16h 33mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Stornoway to Cardiff.

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Distance: 683.1 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Cardiff Central via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 16h 33m.

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