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How to get fromIsle of Lewis to Aberdeenby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Isle of Lewis to Aberdeen by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 961
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    8h 16m
    £50–182

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 961
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    8h 55m
    £32–114

  3. Fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane SYY - ABZ
    19h 8m
    £249–759

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Falcon Sqbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    9h 5m

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane SYY - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Aberdeentrain train
    5h 19m
    £164–312

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SYY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    5h 56m
    £208–462

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SYY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    5h 46m
    £196–451

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) once daily.

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