How far is it from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island)?

The distance between Lerwick and Isle of Lewis (Island) is 285 miles.

How do I travel from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island) without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 23h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island)?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Lewis (Island)?

There are 178+ hotels available in Isle of Lewis (Island).

Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island) - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island) 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
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)LSI - SYY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to East Rd End
8h 56m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon SqM96
3. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Ferry Terminal61
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
23h 14m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
4. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to East Rd EndW2
24h 16m

Lerwick (LSI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 36mAverage Duration

£453Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island).

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Isle of Lewis (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Isle of Lewis (Island). However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to East Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Community Centre via Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, Falcon Sq, Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 23h 14m.

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