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How to get fromPenzance to Stornowayby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Stornoway 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
    £338–628

  2. Train to Exeter, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EXT - SYY
    28h
    £177–800

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    24h 10m
    £282–497

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane LHR - SYY
    11h 15m
    £278–740

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane BRS - SYY
    11h 6m
    £285–577

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane SOU - SYY
    13h 15m
    £390–717

Penzance to Stornoway by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 927.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 42m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Stornoway, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Stornoway. 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 a bus from Bus Station to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Plymouth Coach Station, Plymouth, Haymarket, Haymarket, Inverness Union Street, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 24h 10m.

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