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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Scrabster is to ferry and train and bus via Inverness which costs £80 - £150 and takes 19h 46m.

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 via Inverness which takes 19h 46m and costs £80 - £150.

How far is it from Lerwick to Scrabster?

The distance between Lerwick and Scrabster is 164 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 via Inverness which takes 19h 46m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Lerwick to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 56+ hotels available in Scrabster.

Lerwick to Scrabster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 4 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 31m
Ferry, train, bus via Inverness
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
£82–148
Bus, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane LSI - WIC
8h 15m
Ferry, train, bus
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
19h 57m
£97–168

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Scrabster.

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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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