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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Lerwick is to ferry which costs £22 - £45 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Lerwick is to ferry which takes 10h 19m and costs £22 - £45.

How far is it from Stromness to Lerwick?

The distance between Stromness and Lerwick is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Lerwick without a car is to ferry which takes 10h 19m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Stromness to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 83+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Stromness to Lerwick - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Stromness to Lerwick by bus, plane, or ferry

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

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centre
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)KOI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
4h 48m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
10h 19m
£23–41

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Lerwick.

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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