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

The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £160 - £310 and takes 3 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Lerwick is to bus and train and ferry which takes 2 days 20h and costs £250 - £750.

How far is it from Tallinn to Lerwick?

The distance between Tallinn and Lerwick is 941 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tallinn to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 2 days 20h and costs £250 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Tallinn to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tallinn and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 2h behind Tallinn. It is currently 11:59 PM in Tallinn and 9:59 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Tallinn to Lerwick - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Tallinn to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane TLL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
10h 27m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3d 1h
£160–309
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Vana-Pääsküla to Riiabus
2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2d 20h
£253–719
Ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane HEL - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
19h 15m
Bus to Riga International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane RIX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
16h 8m

Tallinn to Lerwick by bus, train, foot, and ferry

4Weekly Services

2d 20hAverage Duration

£253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.3 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Tallinn to Lerwick. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Lennujaam, walk to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viru to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Vana-Pääsküla, Riia, Rīgas SAO, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 2d 20h.

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