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

The cheapest way to get from Iceland to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which costs £320 - £700 and takes 18h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iceland to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which takes 18h 32m and costs £320 - £700.

How far is it from Iceland to Lerwick?

The distance between Iceland and Lerwick is 781 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Iceland to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Iceland to Lerwick - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Iceland to Lerwick by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Keflavík International Airport to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Lerwick (LSI)KEF - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 12m
Fly Keflavík International Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Kirkwall (KOI)KEF - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
18h 32m
£323–693
Fly Akureyri Airport to Lerwick, bus
1. Fly from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Lerwick (LSI)AEY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
22h 34m

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

8Weekly Planes

8h 40mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 776.8 mi
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Iceland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Iceland to Lerwick. However, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF - Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wilhelmínugata / Nonnahagi N, walk to Akureyri Airport (AEY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square.

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