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LSI to Lerwick

Arriving at Sumburgh Airport? Compare taxi, driving and public transport to Lerwick. For a hotel, enter your address below.

YOUR ARRIVAL, THREE WAYS

LSI Lerwick

Sumburgh Airport · United Kingdom

Compare at a glanceTime, fare and arrival point

Taxi, car and public transport comparison
Your options	Taxi	Car	Public transport
Listed ride time	Check journey time	Check driving time	Check journey time
Fare / cost	Fare from the operator	Fuel + other costs	£2
Where you arrive	Your address in Lerwick	Parking near your address	Lerwick

Times exclude waiting, baggage collection and the onward journey from the stop. Car costs depend on your vehicle and route.

Taxi

Sumburgh terminal taxi rank

Fare from the operatorPer vehicle, one way

Check journey time

Choose a service for your arrival time, destination and luggage. The listed fare conditions apply.

Pick-up: Airport; agree the pick-up point when booking
Arrives at: Your address in Lerwick

The airport confirms a terminal taxi rank but does not publish a universal Lerwick fare. Agree the destination and fare basis with the driver.

Taxi rank & fare details

Where to go: Airport; agree the pick-up point when booking
Tickets / payment: The airport team can help locate a taxi outside the terminal.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Taxi tariff & contacts ↗View driving route Google Maps · Route preview, not a booking

HIAL — airport transport and taxi contacts ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

Car

Self-drive / rental

1.644 GBP/LNational petrol price reference · not trip cost

Check driving time

Useful when you already have a car, or your trip continues beyond the city.

Parking: Check parking at your hotel or near your destination.
Tolls & city rules: Check your chosen route and local driving restrictions.

Estimate fuel & tolls

Open driving route Google Maps

Public transport

ZetTrans — South Mainland service 6

£2Per adult, one way

Check journey time

Take the airport connection, then walk or transfer to your final address.

Arrives at: Lerwick
Frequency: Approximately hourly; consult the dated service 6 timetable

£2 single during the pilot, which the authority lists through January 2027. The underlying published Lerwick–Sumburgh fare is £3.60; do not use that uncapped price during the pilot.

Where to board & buy tickets

Where to go: Opposite the main terminal

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Tickets & fares ↗Open transit route Google Maps · Current transit directions

ZetTrans — Shetland bus fares and timetables ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

See the airport and destinationMap

Airport location map. Use the directions links for your actual route.

Sumburgh Airport → Lerwick

The dotted line connects the two locations. It is not a road or transit route.

Fares come from the sources shown. Check current departures, fare conditions and your final stop before travelling.

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Questions

Before you leave the airport

A few useful answers about fares, routes and arrivals.

Can I get directions straight to my hotel?

Yes. Choose My hotel / address and enter the name or address. Driving and transit links open Google Maps with that destination. Listed airport fares and times remain a reference to the stated stop or zone, not a hotel quote.

Where do the taxi and public transport prices come from?

We use airport, transport operator and official tariff sources. Each researched option shows its source and review date. Fixed fares, metered estimates and from-prices are labelled separately. Missing or outdated prices are not guessed.

Does the car price include rental and parking?

No. The optional estimator calculates fuel from road distance × consumption ÷ 100 × price per litre, then adds only the tolls you enter. Rental, insurance, parking and other charges are separate.

Which transport option is best?

It depends on your destination, luggage, group and arrival time. The comparison uses verified information and labels only supported advantages. A listed train ride time excludes waiting and travel from the station to your hotel.

Can I use this for a late-night arrival?

Add the time you expect to leave arrivals in the airport's local timezone. We check listed service hours where available. Allow for baggage and passport control, and verify the last departure or holiday timetable with the operator.

How are group fares calculated?

Adult single fares, including shared taxis priced per passenger, are multiplied by the number of adults. For fares priced per vehicle, a group total is calculated only when vehicle capacity is confirmed. Children's fares and unlisted extras are not assumed.

Why does Google Maps show a different transit route?

Google Maps uses your destination and current journey options. It may choose a different connection because of departure time, disruptions or the final address. The researched airport service remains useful background.

LSI → Lerwick

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