How far is it from Stornoway to Eriskay?

The distance between Stornoway and Eriskay is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Eriskay without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 5h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Stornoway to Eriskay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Eriskay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Eriskay.

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

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

Bus, ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car ParkW10
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
3. Take the taxi from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Eriskay
5h 14m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Benbecula (BEB)SYY - BEB
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminal
4h 23m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car ParkW10
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Acarsaid Rd EndW17
8h 12m
Bus, ferry via School
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car ParkW10
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to SchoolW18 / ...
4. Take the bus from School to Ferry TerminalW17
8h 33m

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

6Weekly Planes

35 minAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stornoway to Eriskay.

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Distance: 142.8 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Eriskay. However, you can take the bus to Car Park, walk to Tarbert, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Eriskay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

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