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How to get fromLerwick to Dumfriesby bus, plane, train or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Dumfries by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 29m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus bus X74
    19h 3m
    £46–81

  3. Ferry, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    19h 1m
    £80–178

  4. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LSI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 7m

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    19h 2m
    £84–359

  6. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Academy Streetbus bus 101
    20h 58m

Lerwick to Dumfries by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Dumfries. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Dumfries via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 19h 1m.

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