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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which costs £850 - £1,900 and takes 39h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which takes 39h 19m and costs £850 - £1,900.

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 29h 53m to get from Melbourne to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 11h behind Melbourne. It is currently 12:04 AM in Melbourne and 1:04 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Lerwick by plane, bus, 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)MEL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
29h 53m
Fly Melbourne Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kirkwall (KOI)MEL - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
39h 19m
£877–1,844
Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Lerwick, bus
1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Lerwick (LSI)MEB - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
39h 5m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

18Weekly Planes

30h 4mAverage Duration

£919Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,345.1 mi
Duration: 29h 53m

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 bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal.

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