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How to get fromBolton to Isle of Lewisby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Isle of Lewis by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane MAN - SYY
    5h 48m
    £198–445

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 51m
    £73–248

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Preston

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 26m
    £151–384

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 28m
    £107–255

  5. Train, bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 21m
    £136–304

Bolton to Isle of Lewis by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Isle of Lewis, Scotland?

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) twice daily.

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