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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Lerwick is to ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Lerwick is to ferry which takes 12h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

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 ferry which takes 12h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Scrabster to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Scrabster to Lerwick - 3 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Scrabster to Lerwick by ferry, plane, or bus

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
best
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)KOI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 31m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
12h 6m
£36–60
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)INV - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 42m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Passenger Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 12h 6m.

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