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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 20h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 19h 28m and costs £55 - £170.

How far is it from Falkirk to Lerwick?

The distance between Falkirk and Lerwick is 335 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 28m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Falkirk to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 72+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 38m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 34m
£44–80
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 28m
£56–170
Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 43m
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Haymarket StationX38
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 21m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 333 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Park, walk to Edinburgh Park Station, 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 train from Falkirk Grahamston to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Stirling, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 19h 28m.

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