Travel Guides
From Edinburgh, take the A90 to Aberdeen and then continue on the A952 to Peterhead before joining the A947 to Banff and the A98 to Fraserburgh. Take the A952 to join the Aithsvoe-Lerwick Road and follow signs to Lerwick.
Alternatively, take a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick, with frequent sailings available.
For rail travel, take a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen and then transfer to a train to Wick, where you can take a bus or taxi to Thurso and catch a ferry to Lerwick.
From other local landmarks, such as the Shetland Museum and Archives, simply head north on the A970 until you reach Lerwick.
The closest airport to Lerwick is the Sumburgh Airport. It is situated at a distance of approximately 23 miles from the town. To travel from Sumburgh Airport to Lerwick, you can take a taxi, a bus or rent a car. The taxi ride usually takes around 30 minutes, while the bus ride can take up to an hour. If you prefer to rent a car, the drive from the airport to Lerwick should take you around 30 minutes, depending on the traffic and weather conditions.