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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 26h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 22h 17m and costs £65 - £220.

How far is it from Harrogate to Lerwick?

The distance between Harrogate and Lerwick is 554 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 22h 17m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Harrogate to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Harrogate 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 11m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 28m
£44–102
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York 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
22h 17m
£67–217
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 28m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 18m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 14m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 10m
£106–187
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Leeds to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h
£92–176

Harrogate to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

35Weekly Services

22h 17mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Harrogate to Lerwick.

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Distance: 550.7 mi
Duration: 11h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Harrogate to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Leeds, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrogate to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 17m.

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