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 £19 - £35 and takes 7h 2m.

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 7h 2m and costs £19 - £35.

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 7h 2m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Lerwick to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 172+ 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 Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
2h 56m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
7h 2m
£19–33

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 6h.

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