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 - £140 and takes 20h 39m.

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 19h 45m and costs £60 - £260.

How far is it from Lerwick to Liverpool?

The distance between Lerwick and Liverpool is 640 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 19h 45m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Lerwick to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2070+ hotels available in Liverpool.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street
7h 59m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
19h 45m
£61–253
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 Liverpool Lime Street
7h 31m
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 53m
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 Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
8h 27m
Bus, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Liverpool (LPL)LSI - LPL
8h 29m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
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
20h 39m
£65–133
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Haymarket StationE1
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Western
20h 50m

Lerwick to Liverpool by ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

19h 45mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.6 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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 Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Liverpool Lime Street via Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Preston in around 19h 45m.

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