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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Stornoway is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which costs £40 - £130 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Stornoway is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs £470 - £650.

How far is it from Stromness to Stornoway?

The distance between Stromness and Stornoway is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Stornoway without a car is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which takes 11h 12m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Stromness to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 194+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Stromness to Stornoway - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Stornoway 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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane KOI - SYY
5h 58m
£477–610
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus
3. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
11h 12m
£43–129
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
12h 19m
£62–154
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Dingwalltrain
3. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
14h 2m
£102–241

Stromness to Stornoway by ferry and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 12mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Stornoway.

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Stornoway, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) 5 times a week.

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