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How to get fromMelbourne to Lerwickby plane, taxi, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MEL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    29h 18m
    £720–1,980

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MEL - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    44h 33m
    £425–1,177

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration28h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,343.1 mi
  • Duration: 29h 18m

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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal.

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