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 £180 - £400 and takes 31h 5m.

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 5m and costs £180 - £400.

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 train and bus and ferry and ferry which takes 29h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Ireland to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 94+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 7 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 Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane BHD - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 28m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
31h 5m
£180–391
Train, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
29h 46m
Fly from Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane DUB - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 19m
Fly from Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane SNN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
12h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
29h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Stirling
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
30h 43m

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

15Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Lerwick.

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Distance: 490.9 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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 Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, 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 Camden Street Lower to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 29h 46m.

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