Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Lerwick and Scotland, with day trips to Kirkwall.
Charter coach rental in Lerwick
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Coach hire with driver in Lerwick
From a single coach transfer in Lerwick to a week-long bus tour across United Kingdom, we arrange charter coaches with drivers and handle the planning by email.
Coach routes from Lerwick often include Kirkwall (≈165 km), Wick (≈220 km), Invergordon (≈325 km) and Aberdeen (≈340 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Lerwick.
Cruise shore excursion bus in Lerwick
Cruise lines call at Lerwick, and groups who prefer their own programme hire a private bus for the day. Tell us the ship, the arrival and all-aboard times and the passenger count; we quote a shore excursion coach or minibus from the cruise port. We also handle Lerwick cruise port transfers to and from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Eday Airport (EOI) for embarkation and disembarkation days.
Coach hire in Lerwick for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Lerwick, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Lerwick through United Kingdom and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Lerwick
Coach hire near Lerwick
- Coach hire in Kirkwall ≈165 km
- Coach hire in Wick ≈220 km
- Coach hire in Invergordon ≈325 km
- Coach hire in Aberdeen ≈340 km
- Coach hire in Ågotnes ≈340 km
- Coach hire in Inverness ≈345 km
- Coach hire in Austevoll ≈350 km
- Coach hire in Svortland ≈355 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Lerwick?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Lerwick?
Yes. Coach day trips from Lerwick to Kirkwall, Wick and Invergordon are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Lerwick cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Lerwick.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Lerwick, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.