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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway is to ferry which costs £26 - £55 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway is to ferry which takes 15h 44m and costs £26 - £55.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Scalloway?

The distance between Aberdeen and Scalloway is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway without a car is to ferry which takes 15h 44m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scalloway?

There are 81+ hotels available in Scalloway.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway 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)ABZ - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 43m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 44m
£26–55
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 33m

Aberdeen to Scalloway by ferry and bus

14Weekly Services

15h 44mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway.

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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