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

The cheapest way to get from York to Stornoway is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £190 and takes 16h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Stornoway is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs £210 - £500.

How far is it from York to Stornoway?

The distance between York and Stornoway is 459 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Stornoway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 59m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from York to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 199+ hotels available in Stornoway.

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

There are 7 ways to get from York to Stornoway by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane MAN - SYY
6h 54m
£228–448
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
5. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
16h 59m
£67–188
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
11h 59m
£147–275
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane LBA - SYY
10h 41m
£299–568
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane EDI - SYY
6h 16m
£219–499
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane BHX - SYY
9h 53m
£289–535
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane GLA - SYY
7h 5m
£219–519

York to Stornoway by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

11h 59mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from York to Stornoway.

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Distance: 456.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Stornoway. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 11h 59m.

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