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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Scotland is to ferry and bus via Dundee which costs £40 - £75 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Scotland is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 24m and costs £210 - £500.

How far is it from Lerwick to Scotland?

The distance between Lerwick and Scotland is 222 miles.

How do I travel from Lerwick to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Lerwick to Scotland without a car is to ferry and train which takes 16h 4m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Lerwick to Scotland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1529+ hotels available in Scotland.

Lerwick to Scotland - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Scotland by taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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Taxi, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LSI - ABZ
2h 24m
£219–492
Ferry, bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
17h 1m
£42–71
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
16h 4m
£78–143
Taxi, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LSI - EDI
2h 40m
£225–555
Taxi, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LSI - GLA
2h 32m
£288–560
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
16h 6m
£45–78

Lerwick to Scotland by ferry, foot, and train

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16h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Scotland. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Adelphi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Glasgow Queen Street via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 16h 4m.

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