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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which costs £420 - £800 and takes 41h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which takes 37h 20m and costs £850 - £2,200.

How far is it from Perth to Lerwick?

The distance between Perth and Lerwick is 9123 miles.

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

It takes approximately 28h 9m to get from Perth to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 8h behind Perth. It is currently 4:52 PM in Perth and 8:52 AM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Perth 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 to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI)PER - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
28h 9m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)PER - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
41h 20m
£428–758
Fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Kirkwall (KOI)PER - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
37h 20m
£872–2,142

Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

11Weekly Planes

24h 50mAverage Duration

£936Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,069.9 mi
Duration: 28h 9m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal.

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