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How to get fromLerwick to Holyheadby bus, plane, train or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Holyhead by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LSI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 40m

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    5. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    25h 7m
    £100–185

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    22h 48m
    £158–343

  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 2m

  5. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 18m

  6. Ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    4. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    24h 28m
    £188–403

Lerwick to Holyhead by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, 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, Edinburgh Waverley, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 22h 48m.

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