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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which costs £900 - £2,200 and takes 41h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which takes 41h 32m and costs £900 - £2,200.

How far is it from Sydney to Lerwick?

The distance between Sydney and Lerwick is 10351 miles.

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

It takes approximately 31h 19m to get from Sydney to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 11h behind Sydney. It is currently 8:26 AM in Sydney and 9:26 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Sydney to Lerwick - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and car

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

Fly Sydney International Airport to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI)SYD - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
31h 19m
Fly Sydney International Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kirkwall (KOI)SYD - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
41h 32m
£929–2,150
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus
1. Drive from Sydney to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Lerwick (LSI)OAG - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
34h 17m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

11Weekly Planes

28h 25mAverage Duration

£964Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,290.9 mi
Duration: 31h 19m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal.

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