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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £90 and takes 19h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 18h 18m and costs £40 - £100.

How far is it from Inverness to Lerwick?

The distance between Inverness and Lerwick is 227 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 18m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Inverness to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness 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 from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane INV - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
4h 41m
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 14m
£27–88
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 18m
£42–97
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ABZ - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
6h 51m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 27m
£51–86

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

6Weekly Planes

2h 8mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Lerwick.

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Distance: 225.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 18h 18m.

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