What is the cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Sydney is to ferry and train and fly which costs $1,100 - $2,100 and takes 41h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lerwick to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Sydney is to taxi and fly which takes 25h 9m and costs $2,300 - $7,000.

How far is it from Lerwick to Sydney?

The distance between Lerwick and Sydney is 16555 km.

How long does it take to get from Lerwick to Sydney?

It takes approximately 25h 9m to get from Lerwick to Sydney, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lerwick and Sydney?

Sydney is 10h ahead of Lerwick. It is currently 6:15 PM in Lerwick and 4:15 AM in Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Sydney.

Lerwick to Sydney - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Sydney by taxi, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Taxi to Lerwick, fly to Sydney International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane LSI - SYD
25h 9m
$2,326–6,648
Ferry, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane EDI - SYD
41h 36m
$1,113–2,083
Taxi to Lerwick, fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane LSI - NTL
3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
38h 25m
$2,917–8,644
Taxi to Lerwick, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane LSI - CBR
3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
37h 48m
$2,742–8,190
Taxi to Lerwick, fly to Orange Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane LSI - OAG
3. Take the train from Orange Station to Central Stationtrain
42h 53m
$3,572–10,346

Lerwick (LSI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

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24h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 16,554.6 km
Duration: 25h 9m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Sydney. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, walk to Hamilton Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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