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Lerwick to Thurso

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40 h 38 min
273 km.
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Lerwick, Great Britain → Thurso, Great Britain

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

Composite routes from Lerwick to Thurso

Cheapest
40 h 38 min
Car
273 km.
from $15
Other
10 h 33 min
Ferry
218 km.
from $86.52
8 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
218 km.
from $255.61
11 h 13 min
Ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
218 km.
from $71.30
11 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
218 km.
from $381.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Lerwick to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$696.18
Plane from Lerwick to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$569.60

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Lerwick to Wick
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93
Train from Inverness to Thurso
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.58–$45.57
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Travel Centre to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Royal
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Thurso is to ferry which costs $48.91 - $76.09 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Thurso is to fly and bus and ferry and line 80 bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $239.13 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Lerwick to Thurso?

The distance between Lerwick and Thurso is 262 km.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Thurso without a car is to ferry which takes 10h 33m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Lerwick to Thurso, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lerwick and Thurso?

It is currently 09:44 at both, Lerwick and Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 92+ hotels available in Thurso. Prices start at $53.48 per night.
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