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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Scrabster is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 20h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Scrabster is to ferry and train and bus which takes 19h 46m and costs £40 - £130.

How far is it from Lerwick to Scrabster?

The distance between Lerwick and Scrabster is 160 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 and train and bus which takes 19h 46m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Lerwick to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 101+ hotels available in Scrabster.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Scrabster by bus, plane, 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, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
best
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
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
19h 46m
£40–128
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 Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
9h 12m
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 Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
20h 56m
£64–118
Ferry, train, bus via Esplanade
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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
21h 5m
£68–128

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Scrabster.

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Scrabster. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Inverness Union Street in around 19h 46m.

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