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Shetland Islands, Great Britain → Thurso, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shetland Islands to Thurso

Composite routes from Shetland Islands to Thurso

Cheapest
41 h 7 min
Car
304 km.
from $16
Other
11 h 58 min
Ferry
228 km.
from $86.52
10 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
228 km.
from $10.87
12 h 38 min
Ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
228 km.
from $71.30
13 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
228 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

J+DS Halcrow

Phone:
+44 1950477384
Website:
traveline.info/
Bus from Road End to Viking
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
3 times a day

R. Robertson & Son Ltd

Phone:
01957766766
Email:
Website:
rrobertsonandson.com/
Bus from Road End to Viking
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

RG Jamieson + Son

Phone:
01957 744214
Email:
Website:
rgjamieson.com/
Bus from Road End to Viking
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shetland Islands to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Shetland Islands to Thurso is to ferry which costs $48.91 - $76.09 and takes 11h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shetland Islands to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Shetland Islands to Thurso is to fly which takes 11h 25m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Shetland Islands to Thurso?

The distance between Shetland Islands and Thurso is 289 km.

How do I travel from Shetland Islands to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Shetland Islands to Thurso without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 58m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Shetland Islands to Thurso?

It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Shetland Islands to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

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