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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Isle of Lewis by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    3h 58m
    £135–255

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    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
    7h 13m
    £26–110

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin 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
    6h 46m
    £35–129

  4. Bus, ferry via Nairn

    1. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Ferry Terminalbus bus 61
    2. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm25
    7h 43m

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Isle of Lewis. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 6h 46m.

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