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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £95 and takes 21h 25m.

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 46m and costs £80 - £160.

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 46m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Ullapool to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 95+ 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 53m
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 25m
£49–92
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 46m
£82–160
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
9h 8m
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
10h 32m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ullapool to Lerwick.

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Distance: 282.5 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the 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 46m.

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