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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lerwick is to fly and train and ferry which costs £500 - £2,000 and takes 45h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lerwick is to fly and train and ferry which takes 45h 30m and costs £500 - £2,000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lerwick?

The distance between Melbourne and Lerwick is 10405 miles.

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

It takes approximately 34h 40m to get from Melbourne to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 11:09 AM in Melbourne and 2:09 AM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 42+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Melbourne to Lerwick - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Lerwick by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane MEL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
34h 40m
Fly Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MEL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
45h 30m
£506–1,980
Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Lerwick, bus
1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane MEB - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
41h 41m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

33h 41mAverage Duration

£930Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 10,345.1 mi
Duration: 34h 40m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take the line 59 vehicle to Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51, walk to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square.

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