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

The cheapest way to get from Iceland to Lerwick is to fly and train and ferry which costs £100 - £350 and takes 24h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iceland to Lerwick is to fly and train and ferry which takes 24h 11m and costs £100 - £350.

How far is it from Iceland to Lerwick?

The distance between Iceland and Lerwick is 695 miles.

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

It takes approximately 21h 58m to get from Iceland to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

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

Fly Akureyri Airport to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane AEY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
21h 58m
Fly Keflavík International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KEF - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
24h 11m
£109–343
Fly Keflavík International Airport to Lerwick, bus
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Lerwick (LSI)plane KEF - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
11h 34m

Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

4Weekly Planes

22h 11mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iceland to Lerwick.

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Distance: 690.7 mi
Duration: 21h 58m

What companies run services between Iceland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Iceland to Lerwick. However, you can take the line 79 bus to Akureyrarflugvöllur, walk to Akureyri Airport (AEY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, 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.

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