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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 21h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 20h 18m and costs £55 - £190.

How far is it from Carlisle to Lerwick?

The distance between Carlisle and Lerwick is 418 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 18m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Carlisle to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle 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 Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 33m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station181 / ...
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
21h 17m
£41–107
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 18m
£55–181
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
5h 35m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 39m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 3m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.4 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 20h 18m.

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