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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall is to ferry which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall is to ferry which takes 8h 25m and costs £24 - £45.

Is there a direct ferry between Lerwick and Kirkwall?

No, there is no direct ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall. However, there are services departing from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal via Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal and Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

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 which takes 8h 25m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 168+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Lerwick to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall by bus, plane, or ferry

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 Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
3h 33m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of4
3. Take the ferry from Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminalferry Of4
8h 25m
£24–40

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, and Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 8h 25m.

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