How far is it from Unst to Inverness?

The distance between Unst and Inverness is 272 miles.

How long does it take to get from Unst to Inverness?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Unst to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Inverness.

Unst to Inverness - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Unst to Inverness by ferry, bus, plane, 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, bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Take the ferry from Belmont to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Viking Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
4. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LSI - INV
8h 9m
Ferry, bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Belmont to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Viking Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
4. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
5. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
9h 41m
Ferry, bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Belmont to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Viking Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
4. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LSI - EDI
5. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 23m

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

6Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 270.7 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Unst, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Unst to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen, then take the train to Inverness.

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