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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Stenness is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 24h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Stenness is to ferry and train and bus which takes 22h 59m and costs £110 - £190.

How far is it from Lerwick to Stenness?

The distance between Lerwick and Stenness is 129 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 and train and bus which takes 22h 59m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lerwick to Stenness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stenness?

There are 214+ hotels available in Stenness.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Lerwick to Stenness 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
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
4h 9m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
24h 3m
£64–103
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
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
22h 59m
£112–190

Lerwick to Stenness by ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

24h 3mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Stenness.

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Distance: 128.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Stenness. 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, then take the bus to Garage. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Garage via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 22h 59m.

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