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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Colchester is to ferry and bus which costs £75 - £180 and takes 29h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Colchester is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 21h 4m and costs £100 - £300.

How far is it from Lerwick to Colchester?

The distance between Lerwick and Colchester is 664 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Colchester without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 21h 4m and costs £100 - £300.

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

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

Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Colchester 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 London City Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)LSI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 32m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
29h 18m
£79–173
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
21h 4m
£108–291
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LSI - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 1m
Bus, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)LSI - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
10h 23m
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 International to London Euston
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
8h 6m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
24h 3m
£118–303
Ferry, train via Sheffield
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterborough
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
26h 15m
£141–473

Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

£187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.8 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Colchester via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 21h 4m.

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