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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Sydney is to ferry and train and fly which costs $1,000 - $3,500 and takes 41h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Sydney is to ferry and train and fly which takes 41h 30m and costs $1,000 - $3,500.

How far is it from Lerwick to Sydney?

The distance between Lerwick and Sydney is 16557 km.

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

It takes approximately 28h 1m to get from Lerwick to Sydney, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lerwick and Sydney?

Sydney is 9h ahead of Lerwick. It is currently 5:01 PM in Lerwick and 2:01 AM in Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 3254+ hotels available in Sydney.

Lerwick to Sydney - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Sydney by bus, plane, train, 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 to Lerwick, fly to Sydney International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane LSI - SYD
28h 1m
Ferry, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane EDI - SYD
41h 30m
$1,045–3,410
Bus to Lerwick, fly to Wollongong, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Wollongong (WOL)plane LSI - WOL
3. Take the train from Albion Park Station to Central Stationtrain
42h 56m
Bus to Lerwick, fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane LSI - NTL
3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
41h 44m
Bus to Lerwick, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane LSI - CBR
3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
35h 45m
Bus to Lerwick, fly to Orange Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane LSI - OAG
3. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus
4. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central Stationtrain
46h 27m

Lerwick (LSI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

14Weekly Planes

28h 50mAverage Duration

$1,980Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,557.4 km
Duration: 28h 1m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Sydney. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Wollongong (WOL), walk to Albion Park Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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