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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Liverpool is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 21h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Liverpool is to ferry and train which takes 20h 22m and costs £60 - £250.

How far is it from Lerwick to Liverpool?

The distance between Lerwick and Liverpool is 516 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Liverpool without a car is to ferry and train which takes 20h 22m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Lerwick to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2065+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Lerwick to Liverpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Lerwick to Liverpool 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 Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LSI - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
6h 44m
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 Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
20h 22m
£62–248
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 Liverpool Lime Street
8h
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 Wigan North Western
7h 49m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Haymarket StationE1
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Western
21h 4m
Ferry, bus
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 Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
21h 9m
£65–120
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 Liverpool Lime Street
22h 27m
£98–273

Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 51mAverage Duration

£235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.8 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Liverpool. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport The Station, then take the bus to Edge Hill Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Liverpool Lime Street via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Preston in around 20h 22m.

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