How far is it from Lerwick to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Lerwick and Scapa Flow is 120 miles.

How do I travel from Lerwick to Scapa Flow without a car?

The best way to get from Lerwick to Scapa Flow without a car is to ferry and travel which takes 6h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lerwick to Scapa Flow?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Lerwick to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 176+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

Lerwick to Scapa Flow - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Lerwick to Scapa Flow by bus, plane, unknown, 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 to Kirkwall, travel
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1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
2h 48m
Ferry, travel
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
6h 14m
Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
11h 32m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 6h 14m.

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