How far is it from Scrabster to Lerwick?

The distance between Scrabster and Lerwick is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry via Inverness which takes 22h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Scrabster to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 42+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Scrabster to Lerwick - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Scrabster 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 to Kirkwall, fly, bus
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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 12m
Bus, train, ferry via Inverness
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
Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Lerwick (LSI)plane WIC - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 17m
Bus, train, ferry
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
22h 37m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Scrabster to Lerwick. However, you can take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, 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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