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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Chester is to ferry and bus and train which costs £65 - £190 and takes 22h 35m.

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 21m and costs £120 - £290.

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 21m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Lerwick to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Chester.

Lerwick to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 5 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 Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LSI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 26m
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
22h 35m
£69–189
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
20h 21m
£129–286
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LSI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
9h 12m
Ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain
22h
£157–350

Lerwick to Chester by ferry, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

20h 21mAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Chester.

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Distance: 529.2 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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, Edinburgh Waverley, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 20h 21m.

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