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How to get fromDundee to Lerwickby bus, plane, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dundee to Lerwick by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airportbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    5h 16m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dundee to AberdeentrainGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 46m
    £30–131

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus StationbusUk092 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 20m
    £32–63

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)planeABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    5h 32m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)planeGLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    6h 8m

  6. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)planeDND - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    3h 48m

Dundee to Lerwick by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Union Square Bus Station and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h 20m.

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