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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £130 and takes 23h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick is to bus and train and ferry which takes 22h 14m and costs £40 - £140.

How far is it from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick?

The distance between Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Lerwick is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 22h 14m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 1h behind Scrabster Ferry Terminal. It is currently 9:10 AM in Scrabster Ferry Terminal and 8:10 AM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane KOI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 13m
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
22h 14m
£44–139
Bus, train, ferry via Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 5m
£71–138
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 46m
£79–128

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

13Weekly Planes

38 minAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick.

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick. However, you can take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Post Office, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 14m.

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