What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs £460 - £700.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Stornoway?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Stornoway is 255 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Stornoway without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 33m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway?

It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stornoway?

There are 184+ hotels available in Stornoway.

Orkney Islands to Stornoway - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Stornoway by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Dingwallbus
3. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
12h 33m
£44–130
Fly
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane KOI - SYY
7h 37m
£462–702

Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

11Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

£468Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.6 mi
Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Stornoway, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) twice daily.

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