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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Chester is to ferry and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Chester is to ferry and train which takes 20h 10m and costs £55 - £180.

How far is it from Lerwick to Chester?

The distance between Lerwick and Chester is 532 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Chester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 20h 10m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Lerwick to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 960+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Chester by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LSI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 32m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay
20h 10m
£56–171
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)LSI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
7h 46m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LSI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
9h 38m
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LSI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
7h 55m
Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LSI - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay
8h 25m
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
22h 43m
£70–142
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
24h 38m

Lerwick to Chester by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

20h 10mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.2 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Chester via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 20h 10m.

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