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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Lerwick is to ferry and bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 26h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Lerwick is to ferry and bus and train which takes 24h 44m and costs £55 - £160.

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 and bus and train which takes 24h 44m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Stromness to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Lerwick by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane KOI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
4h 43m
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 44m
£57–159
Ferry, bus, train via Esplanade
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 31m
£85–159
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
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
26h 4m
£81–149

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

39 minAverage Duration

£103Cheapest 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 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 44m.

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