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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Leeds is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 21h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Leeds is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 19h 26m and costs £50 - £210.

How far is it from Lerwick to Leeds?

The distance between Lerwick and Leeds is 577 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Leeds without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 19h 26m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 19h 26m to get from Lerwick to Leeds, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Leeds.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train via Edinburgh
best
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 Leeds
19h 26m
£54–208
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 Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
21h 6m
£45–98
Bus, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)LSI - LBA
23h 22m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Northallerton
3. Take the train from Northallerton to Leeds
20h 33m
£168–258
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to LeedsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
20h 34m
£93–163
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 Manchester Airport to Leeds
7h 24m
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 New Street to Leeds
8h 19m
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 Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
7h 43m

Lerwick to Leeds by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

19h 26mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.4 mi
Duration: 19h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Leeds. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Leeds. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, then take the bus to Station C.

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