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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 18h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 17h 49m and costs £45 - £110.

How far is it from Forres to Lerwick?

The distance between Forres and Lerwick is 291 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 49m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Forres to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

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

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 Cumming Street 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 29m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leys Road to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 29m
£45–79
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 49m
£47–110
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)INV - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 56m
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to AdelphiE7
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 33m

Forres to Lerwick by bus and ferry

21Weekly Services

18h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.2 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Forres 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 train from Forres Station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h 49m.

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