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How to get fromScotland to Isle of Lewis (Island)by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Isle of Lewis (Island) by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to East Rd Endbus bus
    5h 12m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 20m
    £34–115

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street 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
    10h 49m
    £98–241

  4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to East Rd Endbus bus
    5h 6m

  5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to East Rd Endbus bus
    5h 35m

  6. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    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
    11h 27m
    £51–160

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Stirling

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling 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
    11h 52m
    £77–243

Scotland to Isle of Lewis (Island) by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Scotland and Isle of Lewis (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Isle of Lewis (Island). However, you can take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to East Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to East Rd End via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 10h 49m.

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