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How to get fromFolkestone Central to Lerwickby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone Central 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 Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    8h 18m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    34h 3m
    £71–160

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    24h 27m
    £131–353

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    32h 33m
    £86–203

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    7h 46m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Stevenagetrain
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    26h 51m
    £232–416

Folkestone Central to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration24h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Folkestone Central, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Folkestone Central 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 Folkestone Central to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 27m.

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