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How to get fromLoch Ness to Isle of Lewisby bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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 43m
    £20–100

  2. Bus, ferry via Portree

    1. Take the bus from Achnahannet Farm to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    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 40m

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    5h 20m
    £132–247

  4. Bus, ferry via Fort Augustus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus 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 3m
    £26–109

Loch Ness to Isle of Lewis by bus and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Loch Ness to Isle of Lewis. However, you can take the line 302 bus to Bus Station Stance 5, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Achnahannet Farm to Co-Op via Somerled Square, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, and Car Park in around 8h 40m.

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