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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Ullapool is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 18h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Ullapool is to ferry and train and bus which takes 17h 38m and costs £45 - £120.

How far is it from Lerwick to Ullapool?

The distance between Lerwick and Ullapool is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Ullapool without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 17h 38m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Lerwick to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 61+ hotels available in Ullapool.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Ullapool 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LSI - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus
7h 6m
Ferry, train, bus
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
17h 38m
£49–118
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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus
9h 15m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
18h 47m
£57–93
Ferry, bus via High School
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 Academy Street to High Schoolbus 61
19h 13m

Lerwick to Ullapool by ferry and bus

14Weekly Services

18h 47mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.4 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Ullapool. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 1 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 17h 38m.

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