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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to England is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £150 and takes 27h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to England is to ferry and train which takes 20h 55m and costs £170 - £280.

How far is it from Lerwick to England?

The distance between Lerwick and England is 552 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to England without a car is to ferry and train which takes 20h 55m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lerwick to England, including transfers.

Where can I stay near England?

There are 21180+ hotels available in England.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to England by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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 Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LSI - BHX
6h 39m
Ferry, bus
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 London Victoriabus Ukn11
27h 39m
£74–141
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
20h 55m
£174–277
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LSI - BRS
6h 48m
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LSI - LHR
6h 6m
Bus, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LSI - LCY
6h 53m
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LSI - MAN
6h
Ferry, train via Sheffield
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
23h 12m
£304–464

Lerwick to England by ferry, foot, train, and subway

7Weekly Services

20h 55mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to England.

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Distance: 549.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and England?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to England. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Leicester Square station via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, London Kings Cross, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 20h 55m.

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