There is 1 way to get from Lerwick to Whalsay by bus or ferry
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The distance between Lerwick and Whalsay is 27 miles.
The best way to get from Lerwick to Whalsay without a car is to line 19 bus and ferry which takes 1h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Lerwick to Whalsay, including transfers.
There are 66+ hotels available in Whalsay.
What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Whalsay, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Whalsay. However, you can take the line 19 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal.
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- Phone
- +44 1950477384
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Esplanade to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Website
- shetland.gov.uk
Ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Shetland Ferries
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