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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £85 and takes 19h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which takes 19h 59m and costs £40 - £85.

How far is it from Stranraer to Lerwick?

The distance between Stranraer and Lerwick is 424 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Lerwick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 19h 59m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Stranraer to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Stranraer to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Stranraer to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 42m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 59m
£45–82
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 57m
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI)BHD - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 27m
Drive to Campbeltown, fly, bus
1. Drive from Stranraer to Campbeltown (CAL)
2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Lerwick (LSI)CAL - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
23h 57m
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 8m
£55–89
Train, ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 22m
£75–160
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 51m
£61–150

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

£257Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 421.7 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 19h 59m.

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