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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from Dingwall to Dornochbus bus
    6h 57m
    £23–98

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm25
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 961
    7h 55m
    £26–103

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane SYY - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    5h 34m
    £137–262

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus bus 61
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Taintrain train
    7h 48m
    £30–108

Stornoway to Dornoch by ferry and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Stornoway, Scotland and Dornoch, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Dornoch. However, you can take the ferry to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Council Buildings, walk to Dingwall, then take the bus to Dornoch. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Cathedral Square via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 2, Library, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Post Office in around 7h 55m.

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