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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £75 and takes 19h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 19h 29m and costs £45 - £220.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Lerwick?

The distance between Dunfermline and Lerwick is 325 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Lerwick without a car is to bus and ferry via St John's & St Columba's Church which takes 19h 25m and costs .

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

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

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Dunfermline to Lerwick - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Dunfermline 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 Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
4h 20m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 29m
£34–74
Bus, ferry via St John's & St Columba's Church
1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Adelphibus E1
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 25m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane GLA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
5h 47m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 29m
£46–215

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

£166Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Lerwick.

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Distance: 322.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh 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 St Leonard's Church to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via St John's & St Columba's Church, Adelphi, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 19h 25m.

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