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How to get fromNairn to Lerwickby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairn to Lerwick by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    4h 5m
    £287–667

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 53m
    £34–60

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nairn to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 6m
    £62–116

  4. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    £176–440

Nairn to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Nairn to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nairn to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 6m.

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