You have options when planning your journey to Stornoway (Please note that there are other public transportation options that are not included here).

FERRIES

If you have a car and are journeying through the glorious Highlands to get to the Islands, a great option is to take the CalMac Ferry. It’s a wonderful experience. The ferry terminal is conveniently located near the Caladh Inn.
TIP: Book your ferries early even for foot traffic.

 

 

 

Ferry – Ullapool to Stornoway

Ferry Option A: Ullapool to Stornoway (2 1/2 hours)

https://calmac.co.uk/summer-timetables/stornoway-ullapool

 

 

Ferry – Uig Skye to Stornoway

 

Ferry Option B: Uig Ferry, Isle of Skye to Tarbert, Isle of Harris
(1 hour 40 minutes) followed by a lovely drive up to Stornoway

https://calmac.co.uk/summer-timetables/uig-tarbert

 

CalMac Ferries has released a guide to visiting the Hebridean Isles — Available here.


FLYING

Photo credit: Stornoway Gazette/Logan Air

Logan Air has flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness.  TIP:  Flights are limited.  Book early.

https://www.loganair.co.uk/

You may even be lucky enough to be flown in on the Clan MacAulay plane! Read about it here.

 

 

 

 


CAR HIRE

Car hire is available at the Stornoway airport.  TIP:  Vehicles are limited so book early!

https://www.carhire-hebrides.co.uk/