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How to get fromEdinburgh to Isle of Lewis (Island)by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Lewis (Island) by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to East Rd Endbus bus
    5h 29m

  2. Bus, ferry via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 28m
    £33–114

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    10h 33m
    £78–248

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    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
    11h 24m
    £49–157

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    6h 4m
    £151–372

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Isle of Lewis (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Lewis (Island). However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to East Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Community Centre via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 10h 33m.

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