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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 24h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall is to ferry and train and bus which takes 23h 23m and costs £110 - £200.

How far is it from Lerwick to Kirkwall?

The distance between Lerwick and Kirkwall is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 23h 23m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Lerwick to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
3h 10m
Ferry, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
24h 27m
£66–106
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
23h 23m
£114–193

Lerwick to Kirkwall by ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

24h 27mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to West Tankerness Lane via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 23h 23m.

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