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Lerwick to Edinburgh

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45 h 43 min
686 km.
from $37
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Eight ways to Travel from Lerwick to Edinburgh

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Cheapest
By car (686 km)
45 h 43 min
686 km.
from $37
Fastest
Plane to Edinburgh (Glasgow International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
45 h 43 min
686 km.
from $8.95
Ferry, Bus
15 h 35 min
482 km.
from $110.24
Ferry, Train
15 h 20 min
482 km.
from $198.28
Bus, Plane (Fly to Glasgow Airport)
4 h 51 min
481 km.
from $281.25
Bus, Plane (Fly to Aberdeen International Airport)
6 h 55 min
481 km.
from $339.95
Ferry, bus via George Street, Ferry, bus via George Street
16 h 31 min
482 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from Adelphi to George
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$107.59
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$107.59

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Lerwick to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Lerwick to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$443.02
Plane from Lerwick to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$455.68

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$60.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Lerwick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lerwick and Edinburgh is 509 km.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 20m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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