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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £95 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 22h 5m and costs £70 - £180.

How far is it from Leeds to Lerwick?

The distance between Leeds and Lerwick is 536 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 5m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Leeds to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds 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
7h 29m
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
24h 15m
£46–93
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 5m
£73–174
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
8h 12m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 31m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds 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 25m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leeds 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 8m
£76–212
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 7m

Leeds to Lerwick by train, foot, ferry, and bus

9Weekly Services

22h 5mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.9 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Lerwick. However, you can 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 Leeds to Esplanade via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 22h 5m.

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