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 - £65 and takes 13h 7m.

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 13h 7m and costs £35 - £65.

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 13h 7m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Scrabster to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 77+ 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
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 1m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
13h 7m
£36–61
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane INV - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 18m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ABZ - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
10h 18m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

39 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scrabster to Lerwick.

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Esplanade via Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Travel Centre, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 13h 7m.

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