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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs £140 - £340.

How far is it from Stornoway to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stornoway and Edinburgh is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh 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 Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SYY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 25m
£150–341
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 Queensferry Streetbus M90
9h 12m
£39–119
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 23m
£43–172
Fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SYY - EDI
2h 45m
£146–340
Ferry, bus via George Street
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Falcon Sqbus 61
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
10h 1m

Stornoway to Edinburgh by ferry and bus

26Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Loganair flies from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a week.

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