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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Lerwick is to bus and ferry via Stirling which costs £40 - £85 and takes 22h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Lerwick is to bus and ferry via Stirling which takes 22h 2m and costs £40 - £85.

How far is it from Oban to Lerwick?

The distance between Oban and Lerwick is 418 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Lerwick without a car is to bus and ferry via Stirling which takes 22h 2m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Oban to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Oban to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Lerwick by train, bus, plane, 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.

Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane GLA - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 20m
Bus, ferry via Stirling
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
22h 2m
£44–83
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 54m
Bus, bus to Campbeltown, fly
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Wellpark Cottagesbus
3. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane CAL - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
16h 6m
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ABZ - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
10h 38m
Train, train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane DND - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 58m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
22h 27m
£72–176
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
22h 36m
£55–96

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

8Weekly Planes

2h 26mAverage Duration

£216Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 415.7 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Oban to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Crianlarich, walk to Public Toilets, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Station Rd to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd, Stirling Baptist Church, Park and Ride, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 2m.

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