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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 17h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit is to ferry and train which takes 16h 9m and costs £40 - £100.

How far is it from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit?

The distance between Lerwick and Drumnadrochit is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit without a car is to ferry and bus via Stromness which takes 15h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Drumnadrochit?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Drumnadrochit.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit 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 Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LSI - INV
5h 40m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
17h 8m
£39–87
Ferry, bus via Stromness
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
15h 50m
Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 20m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
16h 9m
£43–97

Lerwick to Drumnadrochit by ferry and bus

21Weekly Services

17h 8mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit.

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Drumnadrochit. 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 2, then take the bus to Drum Green. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Drum Green via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 15h 50m.

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