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 which costs £60 - £140 and takes 30h 29m.

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 which takes 24h 23m and costs £120 - £310.

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 which takes 24h 23m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from England to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

England to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 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)plane BHX - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
6h 19m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
30h 29m
£63–134
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 23m
£128–308
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
6h 28m
Fly from Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane MAN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
6h 10m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 26m
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 30m
£198–448

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

£216Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Lerwick.

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Distance: 549.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 23m.

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