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How to get fromThurso to Lerwickby ferry, plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Thurso to Lerwick by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KOI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 17m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 41m
    £60–130

  3. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 4m

  4. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 51m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 18m
    £67–127

Thurso to Lerwick by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Lerwick. However, you can take the taxi to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, 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 train from Thurso to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 41m.

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