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How to get fromThurso to Lewis with Harrisby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Lewis with Harris by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dingwallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 37m
    £29–108

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Dingwalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 27m
    £69–175

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    7h 15m
    £182–351

  4. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus 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
    9h 21m
    £33–119

Thurso to Lewis with Harris by bus and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Lewis with Harris, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Lewis with Harris. However, you can take the bus to Dingwall, walk to Dingwall Council Buildings, take the bus to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, walk to Ullapool Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal via Dingwall, Station, Tesco, Dingwall Council Buildings, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, and Ullapool Ferry Terminal in around 9h 27m.

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