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

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There are 6 ways to get from Montrose to Isle of Lewis by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Invernesstrain train
    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
    9h 2m
    £83–216

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 24m
    £36–119

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    5h 53m
    £192–424

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 2m
    £67–216

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    5h 47m
    £190–419

  6. Train, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    7h 14m
    £165–343

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 254.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Montrose 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 a bus from Montrose High Street to Co-Op via Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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