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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 28h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 49m and costs £70 - £400.

How far is it from Coventry to Lerwick?

The distance between Coventry and Lerwick is 555 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 49m and costs £70 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Coventry to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Coventry 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 Birmingham Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 15m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
28h 14m
£56–132
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Coventry 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 49m
£74–399
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 43m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 33m
£121–545
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 48m

Coventry to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

23h 49mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Coventry to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coventry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 49m.

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