What is the cheapest way to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso is to fly and ferry and line 80 bus which costs £130 - £330 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso is to fly and ferry and line 80 bus which takes 7h 15m and costs £130 - £330.

How far is it from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso?

The distance between Lerwick Airport (LSI) and Thurso is 350 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 98+ hotels available in Thurso.

Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LSI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
7h 42m
£163–377
Fly to Kirkwall, ferry, line 80 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Sir George's Street Church
7h 15m
£132–325
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 22m
£143–436

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

6Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso.

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Distance: 347.5 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Lerwick Airport (LSI), Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick Airport (LSI) to Thurso. However, you can fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Thurso. Alternatively, you can fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 80 bus to Sir George's Street Church.

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