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How to get fromDover to Lerwickby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 54m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    33h 57m
    £96–188

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 58m
    £232–436

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 4m

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 49m
    £247–386

  6. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 12m
    £357–566

Dover to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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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