Is there a direct ferry between Whalsay and Lerwick?

No, there is no direct ferry from Whalsay to Lerwick. However, there are services departing from Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal via Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Whalsay to Lerwick?

The distance between Whalsay and Lerwick is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Whalsay to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Whalsay to Lerwick without a car is to ferry and line 19 bus which takes 2h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Whalsay to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Whalsay to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 98+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Whalsay to Lerwick - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 19 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Whalsay to Lerwick by ferry or bus

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Ferry, line 19 bus
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1. Take the ferry from Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal to Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminalferry Sf5
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Harrison Squarebus 19
2h 7m
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal to Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminalferry Sf3
2. Take the ferry from Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminalferry Sf3
4h 40m

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Distance: 26.3 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a ferry from Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal via Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal in around 4h 40m.

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