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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Stenness is to ferry which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Stenness is to ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs £22 - £40.

How far is it from Lerwick to Stenness?

The distance between Lerwick and Stenness is 130 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Stenness without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Lerwick to Stenness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stenness?

There are 172+ hotels available in Stenness.

Lerwick to Stenness - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to Stenness by bus, plane, or ferry

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
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
4h 11m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
7h 21m
£22–36

Lerwick to Stenness by ferry and bus

9Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 6h.

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