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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which takes 18h and costs £40 - £80.

How far is it from Elgin to Lerwick?

The distance between Elgin and Lerwick is 279 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Lerwick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Elgin to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Elgin to Lerwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Lerwick by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)ABZ - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 8m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
18h
£40–81
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
18h
£42–75
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)INV - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 9m

Elgin to Lerwick by bus and ferry

21Weekly Services

18hAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Union Square Bus Station and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 18h.

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