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40 h 22 min
254 km.
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John o' Groats, Great Britain → Lerwick, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from John O' Groats to Lerwick

Cheapest
40 h 22 min
Car
254 km.
from $13
Other
8 h 5 min
Ferry, Plane
200 km.
from $533.46
13 h 46 min
Ferry
200 km.
from $88.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$886.04
Plane from Wick Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$44.30

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.43

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry terminal to Travel
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Lerwick is to ferry which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 13h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Lerwick is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $250 - $815.22 .

How far is it from John o' Groats to Lerwick?

The distance between John o' Groats and Lerwick is 252 km.

How do I travel from John o' Groats to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Lerwick without a car is to ferry which takes 13h 46m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from John o' Groats to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from John o' Groats to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 57+ hotels available in Lerwick. Prices start at $76.15 per night.
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