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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Thurso is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 21h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Thurso is to ferry and train which takes 20h 7m and costs £130 - £250.

How far is it from Lerwick to Thurso?

The distance between Lerwick and Thurso is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Thurso without a car is to ferry and train which takes 20h 7m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Lerwick to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 112+ hotels available in Thurso.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Thurso 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
8h 36m
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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
21h 8m
£49–81
Ferry, train
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 train from Inverness to Thursotrain
20h 7m
£133–248
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
7h 49m
Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LSI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 44m

Lerwick to Thurso by ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

21h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Thurso. 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, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Thurso via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Inverness in around 20h 7m.

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