Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Stornoway and Scotland, with day trips to Portree.
Charter coach rental in Stornoway
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Coach hire with driver in Stornoway
Charter a coach in Stornoway for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Stornoway: Portree (≈90 km), Benbecula (≈100 km), Invergordon (≈145 km) and Barra (≈150 km).
Cruise port bus services in Stornoway
Stornoway is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in Stornoway: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise Stornoway cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and Stornoway Airport (SYY) and Benbecula Airport (BEB).
Coach hire in Stornoway for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Stornoway, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Stornoway Airport (SYY) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Stornoway through United Kingdom and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Stornoway
Coach hire near Stornoway
- Coach hire in Portree ≈90 km
- Coach hire in Benbecula ≈100 km
- Coach hire in Invergordon ≈145 km
- Coach hire in Barra ≈150 km
- Coach hire in Inverness ≈150 km
- Coach hire in Tobermory ≈175 km
- Coach hire in Wick ≈195 km
- Coach hire in Oban ≈205 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Stornoway?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Stornoway?
Yes. Coach day trips from Stornoway to Portree, Benbecula and Invergordon are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Stornoway cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Stornoway.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Stornoway, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.