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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Holyhead is to ferry and bus and train via Glasgow which costs £80 - £170 and takes 26h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Holyhead is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 23h and costs £85 - £300.

How far is it from Lerwick to Holyhead?

The distance between Lerwick and Holyhead is 617 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Holyhead without a car is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 23h and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Lerwick to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 912+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Holyhead 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
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
9h 41m
Ferry, bus, train via Glasgow
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 Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
26h 16m
£80–169
Ferry, train via Glasgow
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 Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
23h
£88–298
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station172 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
28h 43m
£89–191
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 Rugby to Holyhead
10h 5m
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
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 46m
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
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 29m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows
4. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Rhyl
5. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyhead
26h 24m
£134–327

Lerwick to Holyhead by ferry, foot, and train

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23hAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 613.3 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Holyhead via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 23h.

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