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How to get fromLerwick to John O'Groatsby ferry, bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to John O'Groats by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalferryPf1
    11h 25m
    £41–57

  2. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLSI - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 36m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and John O'Groats, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to John O'Groats via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Car Park in around 11h 25m.

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