What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £230 and takes 32h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs £110 - £320.

How far is it from Basildon to Lerwick?

The distance between Basildon and Lerwick is 635 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs £110 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Basildon to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Basildon to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Basildon to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)LCY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 48m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 26m
£68–230
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 30m
£114–315
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 22m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 33m
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 3m
£147–605

Basildon to Lerwick by train, subway, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

24h 30mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.7 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Basildon to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 30m.

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