There is 1 way to get from Lerwick to Unst by car or ferry
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The distance between Lerwick and Unst is 50 miles.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Lerwick to Unst, including transfers.
There are four+ hotels available in Unst.
What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Unst, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Unst. However, you can drive to Toft Shetland Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, drive to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Belmont.
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- Shetland Ferries
Ferry from Toft Shetland Ferry Terminal to Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
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- Shetland Ferries
Ferry from Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal to Belmont
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
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- Shetland Ferries
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