What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick is to ferry which costs £26 - £55 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick is to ferry which takes 15h and costs £26 - £55.

Is there a direct ferry between Aberdeen and Lerwick?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The distance between Aberdeen and Lerwick is 224 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick without a car is to ferry which takes 15h and costs £26 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 92+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Aberdeen to Lerwick - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick by plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ABZ - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
4h 20m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
15h
£26–55
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 7m

Aberdeen to Lerwick by ferry

7Weekly Ferries

15hAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick.

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 15h.

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