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 28m.

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 20m 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 20m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Stornoway to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 4 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)plane SYY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
5h 38m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 28m
£58–182
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 20m
£61–192
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Adelphibus E7
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 29m

Stornoway to Lerwick by ferry and bus

26Weekly Services

24h 28mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stornoway to Lerwick.

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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 Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 20m.

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