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How to get fromGlasgow to Lerwickby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Lerwick by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Glasgow Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    £288–560

  2. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 2m
    £45–82

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 59m
    £86–151

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    £233–584

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    £279–588

  6. Bus to Campbeltown, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wellpark Cottagesbus bus
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CAL - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    24h 2m
    £409–1,136

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 25m
    £49–86

Glasgow to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Lerwick. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 18h 59m.

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