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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Inverness is to ferry and train which costs £35 - £90 and takes 14h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Inverness is to ferry and train which takes 14h 49m and costs £35 - £90.

How far is it from Lerwick to Inverness?

The distance between Lerwick and Inverness is 227 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Inverness without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 49m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lerwick to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1212+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Inverness 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 4m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
14h 49m
£39–88
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
6h 56m
Ferry, bus via St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
15h 17m
£69–96
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Union StreetE7
16h 6m

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

6Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Inverness.

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Distance: 225.3 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Inverness. 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, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Inverness via Aberdeen and Aberdeen in around 14h 49m.

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