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How to get fromLerwick to Perthby bus, plane, train or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Perth by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLSI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perthtrain
    5h 34m

  2. Ferry, bus via Nethergate

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to OvergatebusUk092 / ...
    14h 8m
    £31–70

  3. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
    5h 17m

  4. Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeLSI - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
    5h 58m

  5. Bus, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)planeLSI - DND
    4h 34m

  6. Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeLSI - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
    8h 4m

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to PerthtrainAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    14h 26m
    £44–123

  8. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Canal StreetbusM9
    14h 43m
    £37–63

Lerwick to Perth by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Perth. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, then take the train to Perth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Canal Street via Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, Overgate, and Nethergate in around 14h 8m.

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