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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Lerwick is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £55 - £150 and takes 28h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 13m and costs £80 - £310.

How far is it from Derby to Lerwick?

The distance between Derby and Lerwick is 594 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 13m and costs £80 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Derby to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Derby 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 Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 57m
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station133
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
28h 19m
£59–141
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 13m
£80–310
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 22m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 49m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 24m
£173–278
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 20m
£75–135

Derby to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

30Weekly Services

23h 13mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Lerwick.

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Distance: 590.6 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, 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 Derby to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 13m.

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