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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £75 and takes 19h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 18h 38m and costs £50 - £140.

How far is it from Scotland to Lerwick?

The distance between Scotland and Lerwick is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 38m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Scotland to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Scotland to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, 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 from Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ABZ - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
3h 39m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 38m
£33–72
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 38m
£52–137
Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
4h 11m
Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane GLA - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
3h 55m
Bus, ferry via Annsbrae Gardens
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 40m
£48–84

Scotland to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

34Weekly Services

18h 38mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Lerwick.

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 18h 38m.

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