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How to get fromLerwick to Fort Williamby bus, plane, ferry or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Lerwick to Fort William by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport

    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 bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    7h 1m

  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 Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    19h 1m
    £43–75

  3. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    7h 52m

  4. Bus, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane LSI - DND
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 41m

  5. Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LSI - INV
    3. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Stationbus bus
    9h 15m

  6. Ferry, bus via Aberdeen

    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 Park and Ridebus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    19h 25m
    £53–87

  7. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Stationbus bus 919
    19h 48m
    £48–106

  8. 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 Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train
    21h 11m
    £89–198

  9. 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    22h 56m
    £91–203

Lerwick to Fort William by ferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Fort William. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Fort William. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 19h 1m.

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