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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 27h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick is to ferry and bus and train which takes 26h 32m and costs £110 - £210.

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 and bus and train which takes 26h 32m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 92+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane KOI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
3h 11m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
27h 42m
£71–118
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 32m
£118–205

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

6Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 26h 32m.

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