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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Belfast is to ferry and train which costs £120 - £410 and takes 24h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Belfast is to ferry and train which takes 24h 20m and costs £120 - £410.

How far is it from Lerwick to Belfast?

The distance between Lerwick and Belfast is 436 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Belfast without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Lerwick to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Lerwick to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Lerwick to Belfast by bus, plane, ferry, busferry, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LSI - BHD
6h 26m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
24h 20m
£120–408
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
22h 57m
Ferry, train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
24h

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

19Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

£244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.3 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 22h 57m.

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