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.
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Ferry – Ullapool to Stornoway
Ferry Option A: Ullapool to Stornoway (2 1/2 hours)
https://calmac.co.uk/summer-timetables/stornoway-ullapool
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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
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Photo credit: Stornoway Gazette/Logan Air
Logan Air has flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. TIP: Flights are limited. Book early.
You may even be lucky enough to be flown in on the Clan MacAulay plane! Read about it here.
CAR HIRE
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Car hire is available at the Stornoway airport. TIP: Vehicles are limited so book early!