Bus from Sandwick (Western Isles) to Stornoway
2 direct routes · 5–12 min · first bus 07:11, last bus 19:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stornoway as of 12:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sandwick, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5 | Bus Na Comhairle | ~12 min | 15 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 07:11 | 19:13 | Lower Sandwick Rd End (at) | Bus Station | — |
| W7 | Bus Na Comhairle | ~5 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 12:31 | 17:12 | Number 8 (at) | Tolmie Terrace (at) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sandwick on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every W5 bus or W7 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sandwick to Stornoway?
2 routes run directly from Sandwick to Stornoway: the W5 (Bus Na Comhairle), the W7 (Bus Na Comhairle). The most frequent is the W5, 15 times each weekday — board at Lower Sandwick Rd End (at) and get off at Bus Station, about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sandwick to Stornoway?
Between 5 minutes on the W7 and 12 on the W5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sandwick to Stornoway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:11 and the last around 19:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sandwick to Stornoway?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.