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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Inverness is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 16h 27m.

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 15h 18m 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 15h 18m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Lerwick to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1237+ 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 Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LSI - INV
4h 44m
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
16h 33m
£24–78
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
15h 18m
£39–88
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
6h 55m
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 Falcon Sqbus M96
16h 27m
£47–78

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

6Weekly Planes

1h 47mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Inverness.

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Distance: 225.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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 Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Inverness via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 15h 18m.

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