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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Dingwall is to ferry and bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 17h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Dingwall is to ferry and train which takes 16h 10m and costs £55 - £120.

How far is it from Lerwick to Dingwall?

The distance between Lerwick and Dingwall is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Dingwall without a car is to ferry and train which takes 16h 10m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Lerwick to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Dingwall.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Dingwall by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LSI - INV
5h 38m
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
17h 25m
£28–84
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
16h 10m
£55–114
Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LSI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 47m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
17h 19m
£51–84

Lerwick to Dingwall by ferry, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

17h 25mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Dingwall.

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Dingwall. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, 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, walk to Bus Station Stance 1, then take the line 27 bus to Hill Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Hill Street via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 16h 10m.

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