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 - £100 and takes 20h 49m.

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 19h 59m and costs £45 - £220.

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 19h 59m and costs £45 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Carlisle to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ 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
6h 6m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 49m
£40–97
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 59m
£47–212
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
6h 4m
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
12h 24m
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 to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 51m

Carlisle to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

19h 59mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.4 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 Esplanade Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen in around 19h 59m.

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