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

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There are 4 ways to get from Forres to Isle of Lewis (Island) by bus, ferry, or plane

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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
    7h 23m
    £30–120

  2. Bus, ferry via East Rd End

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forres 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
    8h 25m
    £23–101

  3. Bus, 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
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to East Rd Endbus bus
    6h 11m

  4. Bus, ferry via East Rd End #2

    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
    8h 13m
    £25–109

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 144.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Forres to Isle of Lewis (Island). 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, take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Community Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to East Rd End via Inverness Union Street, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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