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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Holyhead is to ferry and train which costs £60 - £180 and takes 22h 26m.

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 which takes 22h 26m and costs £60 - £180.

How far is it from Lerwick to Holyhead?

The distance between Lerwick and Holyhead is 711 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 which takes 22h 26m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Lerwick to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 918+ 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 Birmingham Airport, train
best
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
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
10h 8m
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
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
22h 26m
£64–180
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
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 bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station182
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
28h 10m
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 Crewe to Holyhead
10h 3m
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 11m
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 40m
Ferry, bus, train
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 Bus Station
4. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
24h 45m
£79–241
Ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne
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 8m
£123–327

Lerwick to Holyhead by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

22h 26mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 706.4 mi
Duration: 10h 8m

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 Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Crewe, 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, Haymarket, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 22h 26m.

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