How far is it from Dover to Lerwick?

The distance between Dover and Lerwick is 688 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Dover to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 90+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dover 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 London City Airport, fly, bus
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1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LCY - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 23m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 58m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
34h 27m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 34m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 22m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dover to Sheffieldbus
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
30h 20m

London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 36mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Lerwick.

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Distance: 684.3 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 58m.

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