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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Lerwick is to train and bus and ferry which costs £45 - £130 and takes 23h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 22h 5m and costs £70 - £380.

How far is it from Kendal to Lerwick?

The distance between Kendal and Lerwick is 566 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 5m and costs £70 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Kendal to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kendal 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 Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 19m
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
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
23h 17m
£47–126
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 5m
£74–379
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 22m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 1m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 9m
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 52m

Kendal to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

22h 5mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.5 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Kendal to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, 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 Kendal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 5m.

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