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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Reading is to ferry and bus which costs £85 - £230 and takes 19h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Reading is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £150 - £600.

How far is it from Stornoway to Reading?

The distance between Stornoway and Reading is 556 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Reading without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Darlington which takes 16h 3m and costs £260 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Stornoway to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Stornoway to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Stornoway to Reading 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SYY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 29m
£154–573
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationM90
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
19h 44m
£85–229
Ferry, bus, train via Darlington
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Reading
16h 3m
£260–692
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to London City Airport (LCY)SYY - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 47m
£201–489
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)SYY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
6h 31m
£143–646
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Coventry
5. Take the train from Coventry to Reading
16h 25m
£155–457
Ferry, bus, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham International
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
17h 13m
£117–352

Stornoway to Reading by ferry, bus, and train

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16h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Stornoway, Scotland and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Reading via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Darlington in around 16h 3m.

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