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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Scrabster is to ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Scrabster is to ferry which takes 9h 33m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Lerwick to Scrabster?

The distance between Lerwick and Scrabster is 162 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Scrabster without a car is to ferry which takes 9h 33m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Lerwick to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 99+ hotels available in Scrabster.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Lerwick to Scrabster by ferry, bus, or plane

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

Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 33m
£35–55
Bus, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
7h 34m
Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LSI - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus
9h 4m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Scrabster.

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Travel Centre, and Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 9h 33m.

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