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How to get fromReykjavík to Lerwickby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Reykjavík to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KEF - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 51m

  2. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KEF - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    22h 47m
    £167–499

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Reykjavík to Lerwick. However, you can take the shuttle to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) 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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