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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Lerwick is to ferry which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Lerwick is to ferry which takes 13h 11m and costs £35 - £65.

How far is it from Thurso to Lerwick?

The distance between Thurso and Lerwick is 164 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Lerwick without a car is to ferry which takes 13h 11m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Thurso to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

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

Ferry to Kirkwall, fly, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)KOI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 38m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
13h 11m
£37–62
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)INV - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 9m
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)ABZ - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 52m

Thurso to Lerwick by bus and ferry

12Weekly Services

13h 11mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Passenger Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 13h 11m.

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