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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick is to ferry which costs £26 - £50 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick is to ferry which takes 11h 6m and costs £26 - £50.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Lerwick?

The distance between Kirkwall and Lerwick is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 6m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Kirkwall to Lerwick - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)KOI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
3h 16m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
11h 6m
£27–47

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick.

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Distance: 117.1 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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