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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Eday is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Eday is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 39m and costs £470 - £1,000.

How far is it from Stornoway to Eday?

The distance between Stornoway and Eday is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Eday without a car is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which takes 16h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Stornoway to Eday, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Eday?

There are 216+ hotels available in Eday.

Stornoway to Eday - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Stornoway to Eday by plane, 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, ferry
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SYY - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
8h 39m
£474–957
Ferry, bus
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 Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
5. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of5
17h 14m
£73–169
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
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 Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
5. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of5
16h 43m

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 46mAverage Duration

£465Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stornoway to Eday.

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Distance: 171.9 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Eday. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminal via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Council Buildings, Dingwall, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Travel Centre, and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 16h 43m.

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