Ullapool – Stornoway
Ferry to Isle of Lewis
Ullapool – Stornoway
Ferry to Isle of Lewis
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings between Ullapool and Stornoway.Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway. Ullapool Stornoway ferries take around 2 hours 40 minutes. The ferry costs between $113.86 and $528.31, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ullapool to Stornoway.
The earliest Ullapool Stornoway ferry typically departs Ullapool at about 09:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:00.
Ferries from Ullapool to Stornoway sail in around 2 hours 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 14 weekly sailings from Ullapool to Stornoway provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway typically range between $113.86* and $528.31*. On average the Ullapool Stornoway ferry is $416.73*. The cheapest Ullapool Stornoway ferry prices start from $113.86*. The average price for a foot passenger is $113.86*. The average price for a car is $416.73*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Ullapool to Stornoway is approximately 88 miles (141km) or 76 nautical miles.
Yes, Ullapool Stornoway ferries allow cars onboard with Caledonian MacBrayne between Ullapool and Stornoway. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Ullapool and Stornoway use our Deal Finder.
Caledonian MacBrayne allow foot passengers on Ullapool Stornoway ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Ullapool to Stornoway.
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Blessed with one of the most spectacular natural harbours in Scotland, the town and port of Ullapool are situated in one of Britain's most unspoilt landscapes. Ullapool is the Scottish mainland’s primary gateway to Stornoway on the Isle of Harris, the largest town in the Outer Hebrides. The town of Ullapool sits just off the A835, so it’s within easy reach from Inverness. Also, a large number of bus routes stop right outside the terminal building. Stunning coastal walks are readily available in Ullapool, an area that many describe as an ‘outdoor paradise’.
Stornoway is the main port on the Isle of Lewis and a popular gateway to the Outer Hebrides from the Scottish mainland. In fact, it has long been an important seaport and boasts excellent docking conditions thanks to the natural harbour’s sheltered location. The terminal building offers excellent facilities including a spacious waiting area with televisions and a cafeteria serving a wide range of refreshments. There is a bus stop situated outside the ferry terminal, while a taxi rank can be found a short walk away. As the primary settlement, Stornoway and its port are easily reachable from all locations on the Isle of Lewis and is served by the A857 from the north, the A858 from the west and the A859 from the south.
