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How to get fromFort William to Isle of Lewisby bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Inverness

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station 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 56m
    £28–113

  2. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    6h 13m
    £152–346

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Co-Opbus bus W10
    8h 15m

  4. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    6h 13m
    £134–251

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    6h 50m
    £154–359

Fort William to Isle of Lewis by bus and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Isle of Lewis. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, 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 Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station.

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