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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Inverness is to ferry and bus which costs £19 - £95 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Inverness is to fly and train which takes 2h 45m and costs £110 - £240.

How far is it from Stornoway to Inverness?

The distance between Stornoway and Inverness is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Inverness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £19 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Stornoway to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stornoway to Inverness by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry TerminalCm25
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
4h 32m
£20–92
Fly, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)SYY - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Inverness
2h 45m
£116–234
Ferry, bus via Falcon Sq
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry TerminalCm25
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Falcon Sq61
5h 10m

Stornoway to Inverness by ferry and bus

20Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stornoway to Inverness.

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness.

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