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How to get fromLerwick to Dumfriesby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Dumfries by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 8m
    £283–595

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    18h 34m
    £62–104

  3. Taxi, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LSI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    5h 21m
    £261–520

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    18h 37m
    £89–188

  5. Ferry, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    19h 6m
    £107–229

  6. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    21h

Lerwick to Dumfries by ferry and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration18h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Dumfries. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to School via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 34m.

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