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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Lerwick is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £190 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Lerwick is to ferry and bus and train which takes 23h 19m and costs £60 - £200.

How far is it from Stornoway to Lerwick?

The distance between Stornoway and Lerwick is 245 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Lerwick without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 23h 19m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Stornoway to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stornoway to Lerwick by plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Lerwick (LSI)SYY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 50m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus StationM96
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 15m
£58–182
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 19m
£61–192

Stornoway to Lerwick by ferry and bus

7Weekly Services

24h 15mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen in around 23h 19m.

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