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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Lerwick is to ferry and train which costs £120 - £440 and takes 31h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Lerwick is to ferry and train which takes 31h 16m and costs £120 - £440.

How far is it from Ireland to Lerwick?

The distance between Ireland and Lerwick is 494 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Lerwick without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and ferry which takes 29h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Ireland to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Ireland to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Ireland to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI)BHD - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 1m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 16m
£128–434
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 6m
Fly from Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI)DUB - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 50m
Fly from Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lerwick (LSI)SNN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 40m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

22Weekly Planes

5h 24mAverage Duration

£247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.7 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Ireland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Great Victoria Street, walk to Wellington Place, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Grand Central Station Durham Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 29h 6m.

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