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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lerwick is to fly and train and ferry which costs £550 - £1,100 and takes 43h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lerwick is to fly and taxi which takes 31h 33m and costs £1,000 - £2,700.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lerwick?

The distance between Melbourne and Lerwick is 10404 miles.

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

It takes approximately 31h 33m to get from Melbourne to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 5:09 PM in Melbourne and 8:09 AM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 101+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Melbourne to Lerwick - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Lerwick by plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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Fly to Lerwick, taxi
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane MEL - LSI
2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi
31h 33m
£1,020–2,680
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MEL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
43h 26m
£578–1,070

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

6Weekly Planes

28h 25mAverage Duration

£966Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,343.1 mi
Duration: 31h 33m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal.

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