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

The cheapest way to get from England to Lerwick is to bus and ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £55 - £160 and takes 30h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 46m and costs £100 - £300.

How far is it from England to Lerwick?

The distance between England and Lerwick is 553 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 23h 46m and costs £100 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from England to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

England to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from England to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly from Birmingham Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 7m
Bus, ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 2m
£58–158
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross 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 46m
£106–298
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 17m
Fly from Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 8m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 18m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 2m
£138–199
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 9m
£63–164

England to Lerwick by subway, train, foot, and ferry

30Weekly Services

23h 46mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Lerwick.

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Distance: 549.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from England to Lerwick. However, you can 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 subway from Leicester Square station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 46m.

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