What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £180 and takes 22h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick is to ferry and bus and train which takes 21h 48m and costs £55 - £190.

How far is it from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick?

The distance between Isle of Lewis and Lerwick is 245 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 21h 48m and costs £55 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Isle of Lewis to Lerwick - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick by plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Lerwick (LSI)SYY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 50m
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 48m
£55–182
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus StationM96
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 45m
£55–172

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 52mAverage Duration

£414Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Isle of Lewis, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Lewis to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 48m.

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