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

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There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Stornoway by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    19h 26m
    £379–673

  2. Train to Exeter, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EXT - SYY
    23h 46m
    £145–597

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    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
    19h 33m
    £341–547

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane BHX - SYY
    11h 24m
    £321–601

Plymouth to Stornoway by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£379Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 849.1 mi
  • Duration: 19h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth 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 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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