Ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway

Ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway at a glance

Everything passengers ask about the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway in one place. Caledonian MacBrayne sail the route on roll-on roll-off car and passenger ferry (MV Loch Seaforth), with a crossing time of about 2 hours 30 minutes, 1 to 2 sailings a day. Boats leave from Ullapool ferry terminal and arrive at Stornoway ferry terminal, Isle of Lewis. Haqqi Tours provides the ticket with or without a vehicle, and confirms the sailing, the seats and the cost through WhatsApp before you pay.

• Route: Ullapool to Stornoway (about 80 km by sea)
• Operator: Caledonian MacBrayne
• Crossing time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Vessels: roll-on roll-off car and passenger ferry (MV Loch Seaforth)
• Frequency: 1 to 2 sailings a day
• Departure port: Ullapool ferry terminal
• Arrival port: Stornoway ferry terminal, Isle of Lewis
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The Hebrides crossing from Ullapool, about one and a half hours by road from Inverness on the North Coast 500, takes cars to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis; there is a coach connection from Inverness on some sailings, and booking early is advised in summer.

How to book ferry tickets from Ullapool to Stornoway with Haqqi Tours

Booking a ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway with us takes minutes and one conversation. Complete the form above with your travel date, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our staff messages you on WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Stornoway

If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We explain the shipping line's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Ullapool to Stornoway ferry

1 to 2 sailings a day - that is how frequently the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your date rather than a list that may be out of date.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Ullapool ferry terminal

Ullapool ferry terminal is where the Ullapool to Stornoway ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Luggage is carried free within the ferry company's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Ullapool ferry terminal; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel in Ullapool to the port on request
• Ask us which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several

Arrival: Stornoway ferry terminal, Isle of Lewis

You step off at Stornoway ferry terminal, Isle of Lewis. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your hotel.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Ullapool to Stornoway ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

On board, the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. Taking the car means driving on, parking as directed, and coming back down only at the arrival port.

• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
• Children's fares by age; infants typically free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling

Things to do in Stornoway after the ferry

Stornoway is the main town of the Outer Hebrides on the Isle of Lewis, a harbour port close to the Callanish Stones and the Lewis beaches. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: the harbour, the Callanish Stones, Lews Castle and the Harris and Lewis beaches are all reachable from Stornoway ferry terminal, Isle of Lewis.

We offer tours and transfers in Stornoway as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway

For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we check before you plan.

Ferry or flight from Ullapool to Stornoway?

Weighing a flight against the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is often as fast door to door - about 2 hours 30 minutes at sea and generally cheaper, with no baggage fees. With a car there is no contest. We book whichever suits you.

Return ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool

We book the return crossing from Stornoway to Ullapool just as easily, normally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway cost?

Ferry prices from Ullapool to Stornoway move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we check the fare for the day you want to sail and send it through WhatsApp before you decide.

Let us know for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Ullapool to Stornoway ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Ullapool to Stornoway: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway that day and how much a different day would save.

Why book your Ullapool to Stornoway ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Ullapool to Stornoway all year round. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your dates, and a human by WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill out the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.