What is the cheapest way to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis?

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis?

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis is to fly which takes 9h and costs £310 - £550.

How far is it from Stromness to Isle of Lewis?

The distance between Stromness and Isle of Lewis is 251 miles.

How do I travel from Stromness to Isle of Lewis without a car?

The best way to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 11h 12m and costs £140 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis?

It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Lewis?

There are 182+ hotels available in Isle of Lewis.

Stromness to Isle of Lewis - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Isle of Lewis by ferry, train, taxi, bus, 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.

Ferry, train, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Lairg
3. Take the taxi from Lairg to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
11h 12m
£145–284
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
12h 29m
£62–154
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to TescoE6
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminal61
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
11h 33m
Fly
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)KOI - SYY
9h
£317–510

Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

11Weekly Planes

6h 33mAverage Duration

£313Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 249.7 mi
Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Isle of Lewis, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) twice daily.

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