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 58m.

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 58m 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 58m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Lerwick to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 86+ 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 58m
£36–56
Bus, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
6h 58m
Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LSI - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
9h 17m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 9h 58m

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, Passenger Terminal, Travel Centre, and Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 9h 58m.

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