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How to get fromLerwick to Gills Bayby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to Gills Bay by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    21h 38m
    £69–150

  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 Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    22h 13m
    £39–64

Lerwick to Gills Bay by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration21h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Gills Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 480.6 mi
  • Duration: 21h 38m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Gills Bay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Gills Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Inverness, walk to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland, then take the line 280 bus to Ferry Terminal Road End. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal Road End via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Sir George's Street Church, and Royal Bank of Scotland in around 22h 13m.

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