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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Lerwick is to bus and train and ferry which costs £50 - £120 and takes 20h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Lerwick is to bus and train and ferry which takes 20h 8m and costs £50 - £120.

How far is it from Ullapool to Lerwick?

The distance between Ullapool and Lerwick is 284 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 20h 8m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Ullapool to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

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

Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane INV - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
6h 34m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 19m
£38–105
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
20h 8m
£53–115
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ABZ - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 41m
Bus, ferry via High School
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus 61
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 20m

Ullapool to Lerwick by bus, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

21h 19mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ullapool to Lerwick.

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Distance: 282 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 20h 8m.

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