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

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £140 and takes 25h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwen to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 24m and costs £60 - £260.

How far is it from Darwen to Lerwick?

The distance between Darwen and Lerwick is 513 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darwen to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 24m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Darwen to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 72+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Darwen to Lerwick - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Darwen 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 47m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
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
25h 6m
£44–133
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston 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 24m
£64–253
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 35m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Darwen to Rochdale
2. Take the train from Rochdale to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 15m
£92–212

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

19Weekly Planes

9h 37mAverage Duration

£243Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 509.9 mi
Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Darwen to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Bolton, 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 Darwen to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Blackburn, Preston, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 24m.

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