Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lerwick

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Durham 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.

  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 12m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 4m
    £39–85

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 50m
    £140–393

  4. Fly from Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NCL - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 33m

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 12m

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 9m

  7. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 6m
    £58–181

  8. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M92
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 20m
    £50–96

Durham to Lerwick by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Esplanade via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 20h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Durham

Trips to Lerwick

Popular routes