Yes Coaches arranges coach hire and minibus hire in Lerwick for groups of 8 to 72 passengers, always with a professional driver. A journey can start in Lerwick, collect from Kirkwall or Fraserburgh on the way and finish anywhere in the UK.
Send the pickup, destination, date and group size with the quote form and the booking team replies with vehicle options and a price. The booking line, 0203 870 5196, is open 9am to 6pm, 7 days a week.
Lerwick coach hire at a glance
| Area | Lerwick, Scotland (all Scotland locations) |
|---|---|
| Nearest airports | Sumburgh Airport (about 20 miles), Kirkwall Airport (about 103 miles) |
| Nearby areas we cover | Kirkwall (103 miles), Fraserburgh (173 miles), Peterhead (184 miles), Elgin (190 miles) |
| Local venues and trips | Lerwick harbour and Shetland tours |
| Vehicle sizes | 8 and 16 seat minibuses, 17 to 30 seat midi coaches, 31 to 72 seat coaches |
| Booking line | 0203 870 5196, Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm |
Distances are straight-line estimates. Road distances are longer.
Coach hire in Lerwick
For groups of 17 or more, a midi coach (17 to 30 seats) or a full-size coach (31 to 72 seats) keeps everyone on one vehicle with room for luggage. Popular coach trips from Lerwick include coastal events and seafront trips, harbour or ferry group travel, football fixtures, and castle visits.
Coach hire in Lerwick is priced per journey, not per seat. The price depends on the route, the date, the vehicle size and any waiting time. A coach can collect from a home, hotel, school, workplace or meeting point in Lerwick.
Minibus hire in Lerwick
For smaller groups, minibus hire in Lerwick covers 8 seat and 16 seat vehicles with a driver. They suit airport runs, nights out, weddings, family events and business trips, and can make several pickups around Lerwick, Kirkwall and Fraserburgh.
Airport transfers from Lerwick
The nearest airports to Lerwick are Sumburgh Airport, about 20 miles away, and Kirkwall Airport, about 103 miles away. Group airport transfers can be booked one way or return. Add flight numbers, terminals and luggage so the right vehicle is sent.
Pickups from railway stations, hotels and ferry terminals in and around Lerwick can be added to the same booking.
Events, sport and days out from Lerwick
Local favourites include Lerwick harbour and Shetland tours. For fixtures, concerts and festivals, give the venue, the drop-off point and the return time so the driver waits in the right place.
See sports and event transport and tours and day trips.
Weddings, schools and business travel in Lerwick
Weddings. Shuttle guests between the ceremony, the reception and hotels in and around Lerwick. Wedding transport
Schools and colleges. Educational visits, sports fixtures and trips for pupils and staff from Lerwick. School transport
Business. Staff shuttles, conferences, team days and hotel transfers for companies in Lerwick. Corporate travel
Which vehicle for your group?
| Group size | Vehicle | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 8 | 8 seat minibus or MPV | Airport runs, small business trips |
| 9 to 16 | 16 seat minibus | Nights out, weddings, sports teams |
| 17 to 30 | Midi coach | School trips, clubs, corporate groups |
| 31 to 72 | Full-size coach | Large events, tours, festivals |
Mention luggage, sports kit, instruments or accessibility needs so the right vehicle is quoted. See the full fleet.
Popular routes from Lerwick
How to book coach hire in Lerwick
- Enter the pickup, destination, date and number of passengers in the quote form.
- Add your name, phone and email, or send the details on WhatsApp.
- The booking team replies with vehicle options and a price.
- Confirm the booking and the driver meets your group at the agreed pickup point.
Coach hire in Lerwick: questions
How much does coach hire in Lerwick cost?
The price depends on the distance, journey time, date, vehicle size and any waiting time, so each quote is worked out for your route. Send the full journey through the quote form for a price with no obligation. To keep coach hire in Lerwick cheap, use one larger vehicle rather than two small ones, keep pickups to the stops you need and book busy dates early.
What is the nearest airport to Lerwick?
Sumburgh Airport is the nearest, about 20 miles from Lerwick in a straight line. Kirkwall Airport is about 103 miles away. Both can be booked as group airport transfers, one way or return.
Can you collect passengers from Kirkwall and Fraserburgh?
Yes. Add each pickup in the order you need them. Nearby areas we cover include Kirkwall, Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Elgin.
Is minibus hire available in Lerwick?
Yes. 8 seat and 16 seat minibuses with a driver are available in Lerwick for smaller groups, airport runs, nights out and family events.
Do you have a depot in Lerwick?
Yes Coaches arranges each vehicle around your route rather than from a depot in every town. The journey is planned from your pickup point in Lerwick and quoted on that basis.
Can the journey go outside Scotland?
Yes. A booking can start or finish in Lerwick and travel anywhere in the UK, including multi-day tours.