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

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

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  1. Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4h 44m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    17h 20m
    £40–73

  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
    16h 59m
    £91–168

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    5h 22m

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 51m

  6. Bus to Campbeltown, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    25h 19m

  7. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 32m
    £50–96

Glasgow to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 59m.

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