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

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There are 3 ways to get from Penzance to Isle of Lewis by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    21h 42m
    £419–730

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane NQY - SYY
    11h 17m
    £128–577

  3. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EXT - SYY
    25h 49m
    £171–662

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration21h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 927.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Isle of Lewis. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Bus Station.

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