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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £140 and takes 26h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 22h 16m and costs £80 - £240.

How far is it from Crewe to Lerwick?

The distance between Crewe and Lerwick is 505 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 16m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Crewe to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 72+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

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

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Fly from Manchester Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 7m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Chester Bus Interchange84
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 47m
£65–133
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 16m
£82–231
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 26m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 31m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Airport 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
24h 57m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

19Weekly Planes

9h 37mAverage Duration

£243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Crewe to Lerwick. However, you can 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 Crewe to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 16m.

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