There is 1 way to get from Lerwick to Symbister by ferry
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No, there is no direct ferry from Lerwick to Symbister. However, there are services departing from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal and arriving at Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal via Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Lerwick and Symbister is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Lerwick to Symbister without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lerwick to Symbister, including transfers.
There are 86+ hotels available in Symbister.
What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Symbister, Scotland?
You can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal via Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal in around 4h 25m.
- Website
- Shetland Ferries
Ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shetland Ferries
Ferry from Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Shetland Ferries
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