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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Dornoch is to ferry and bus which costs £29 - £110 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Dornoch is to fly and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs £120 - £300.

How far is it from Stornoway to Dornoch?

The distance between Stornoway and Dornoch is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Dornoch without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Stornoway to Dornoch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dornoch?

There are 258+ hotels available in Dornoch.

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

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus 61
3. Take the bus from Dingwall to Dornoch Academybus
6h 59m
Ferry, bus #2
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 961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus X99
7h
£30–106
Ferry, bus via Library
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry Cm25
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus 61
8h 8m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane SYY - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus
4h 54m
£127–294

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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41 minAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stornoway to Dornoch.

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Distance: 130.8 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Dornoch. However, you can take the ferry to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Council Buildings, walk to Dingwall, then take the bus to Dornoch Academy. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Cathedral Square via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Council Buildings, Tesco, Library, and Post Office in around 8h 8m.

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