What is the cheapest way to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen is to ferry which costs £23 - £45 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen is to ferry which takes 13h 44m and costs £23 - £45.

How far is it from Scalloway to Aberdeen?

The distance between Scalloway and Aberdeen is 231 miles.

How do I travel from Scalloway to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry which takes 13h 44m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 666+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Scalloway to Aberdeen - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Scalloway to Aberdeen by 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
4h 26m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
13h 44m
£23–45

Scalloway to Aberdeen by bus and ferry

21Weekly Services

13h 44mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Scalloway, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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