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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    4h 56m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    30h 55m
    £65–160

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    24h 29m
    £107–300

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeentrainLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    25h 37m
    £139–240

  5. Bus, ferry via Harrow Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    31h 4m
    £65–151

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration24h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Lerwick. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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 24h 29m.

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