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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £170 and takes 33h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 47m and costs £120 - £360.

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 47m and costs £120 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Dover to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 77+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)LCY - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 37m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
33h 7m
£71–169
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 47m
£124–355
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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
7h 53m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 42m
£156–245
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birmingham
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 55m
£260–310

Dover to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

34Weekly Services

24h 47mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Lerwick.

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Distance: 684.3 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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 47m.

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