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 via George Street which costs £30 - £120 and takes 10h 8m.

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 39m and costs £140 - £340.

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 17m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Stornoway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1669+ 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 39m
£141–335
Ferry, bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
10h 8m
£34–113
Ferry, bus
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 17m
£43–127
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
£65–242
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
£154–367

Stornoway to Edinburgh by ferry and bus

17Weekly Services

10h 8mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Loganair flies from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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