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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    2. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm25
    6h 33m
    £30–120

  2. Bus, ferry via Co-Op

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forres 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
    6h 56m
    £25–109

  3. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    4h 45m
    £127–249

  4. Bus, ferry via Bus Station

    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 27m

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Forres to Inverkeithingtrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    7h 56m
    £241–515

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Forres to Isle of Lewis. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus 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.

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