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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £130 and takes 25h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 1m and costs £65 - £260.

How far is it from Burnley to Lerwick?

The distance between Burnley and Lerwick is 547 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 1m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Burnley to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Burnley to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Burnley to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 10m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 19m
£43–129
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 1m
£70–253
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 58m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 17m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 47m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 44m
£80–199

Burnley to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

23h 1mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.5 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Burnley to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Preston, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 1m.

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