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How to get fromShetland Islands to Kirkwallby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Road End to Harrison Squarebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LSI - KOI
    3h 49m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    25h 33m
    £64–101

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    25h 5m
    £70–156

Shetland Islands to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Shetland Islands, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to West Tankerness Lane via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 25h 5m.

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