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273 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lerwick to Thurso

Composite routes from Lerwick to Thurso

Cheapest
12 h 49 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
Found: 2
Loganair
Website
Eastern Airways
Website
Loganair
Website
40 min
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$240.50–$696.18
Eastern Airways
Website
7h 45m
Monday to Friday
$215.18–$759.47
Train operators
Found: 1
ScotRail
Website
ScotRail
Website
2h 15m
Every 3 hours
$41.77–$94.93
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 2
NorthLink Ferries
Website
Pentland Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
5h 30m
5 times a week
$26.58–$45.57
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pentland Ferries
Website
1h 10m
3 times a day
$24.21
+44 (0)800 688 8998
+44 (0)800 688 8998
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
32 min
Every 2 hours
$6.96–$9.49
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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