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 £60 - £110 and takes 24h 49m.

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 20h 16m and costs £75 - £320.

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 20h 16m and costs £75 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Crewe to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Crewe 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 Manchester Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 42m
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
24h 49m
£62–110
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
20h 16m
£76–320
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 28m
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Lerwick (LSI)LPL - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 35m
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 32m
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
23h

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

£234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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 20h 16m.

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