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 - £85 and takes 19h 15m.

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 56m 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 56m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Scotland to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ 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)ABZ - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
3h 45m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 15m
£34–84
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 56m
£53–137
Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 28m
Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 13m
Bus, ferry via Thomas Graham Building
1. Take the bus from Thomas Graham Building to Union Square Bus StationM9
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 28m
£48–85

Scotland to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

18h 56mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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 56m.

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