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 train and travel which takes 22h 44m 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 208+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

Lerwick to Scapa Flow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Scapa Flow by bus, plane, unknown, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Lerwick, fly to Kirkwall, travel
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1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flowunknown
2h 48m
Ferry, train, travel
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 train from Inverness to Wicktrain
4. Walk from Car Park to Scapa Flowunknown
22h 44m
Fly Shetland Islands Lerwick/Tingwall Apt to Fair Isle, travel
1. Fly from Shetland Islands Lerwick/Tingwall Apt (LWK) to Fair Isle (FIE)plane LWK - FIE
2. Walk from Fair Isle (FIE) to Scapa Flowunknown
3h 47m
Fly Shetland Islands Lerwick/Tingwall Apt to Foula, travel
1. Fly from Shetland Islands Lerwick/Tingwall Apt (LWK) to Foula (FOA)plane LWK - FOA
2. Walk from Foula (FOA) to Scapa Flowunknown
4h 24m
Ferry, bus, travel
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
5. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of5
6. Walk from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown
28h 21m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Scapa Flow.

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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 Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Wick, Bus Terminal, and Car Park in around 22h 44m.

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