What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick is to ferry which costs £18 - £35 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick is to ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs £18 - £35.

Is there a direct ferry between Orkney Islands and Lerwick?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Lerwick?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Lerwick is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick without a car is to ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs £18 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 98+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Orkney Islands to Lerwick - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Lerwick by plane, bus, or ferry

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane KOI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
3h 44m
Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
8h 15m
£18–31

Orkney Islands to Lerwick by ferry

3Weekly Ferries

8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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