What is the cheapest way to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick is to ferry which costs £23 - £45 and takes 11h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick is to ferry which takes 11h 18m and costs £23 - £45.

Is there a direct ferry between Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal and Lerwick?

No, there is no direct ferry from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick. However, there are services departing from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick?

The distance between Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal and Lerwick is 138 miles.

How do I travel from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 18m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 1h behind Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal. It is currently 7:32 PM in Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal and 6:32 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick - 2 ways to travel via ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick by ferry, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, fly, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)KOI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 58m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry TerminalOf5
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
11h 18m
£24–43

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 11h 18m.

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