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 £28 - £130 and takes 9h 19m.

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 43m and costs £140 - £330.

How far is it from Stornoway to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stornoway and Edinburgh is 204 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 19m and costs £28 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2488+ 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, ferry, bus, or train

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 Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SYY - EDI
2h 43m
£142–327
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
9h 19m
£29–127
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 Glasgow Airport, train
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
£143–331
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 Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 202.5 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

Loganair flies from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a week.

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