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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £85 and takes 19h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which takes 19h 46m and costs £30 - £85.

How far is it from Motherwell to Lerwick?

The distance between Motherwell and Lerwick is 347 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Lerwick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 19h 46m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Motherwell to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Lerwick 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 to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 22m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 46m
£33–84
Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 54m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 17m
£56–214
Bus, ferry via Town Centre Stances
1. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Union Square Bus StationM9
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 32m
£46–82

Motherwell to Lerwick by bus and ferry

21Weekly Services

19h 46mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 345.3 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Motherwell to Lerwick. However, you can take the line 242 bus to Maxim Business Park, take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 19h 46m.

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