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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to London is to ferry and bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 26h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to London is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs £210 - £550.

How far is it from Lerwick to London?

The distance between Lerwick and London is 626 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to London without a car is to ferry and train which takes 20h 46m and costs £200 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lerwick to London, including transfers.

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Lerwick to London - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Taxi, fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LSI - LHR
4h 37m
£215–530
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
26h 50m
£83–143
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
20h 46m
£203–293
Taxi, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LSI - LCY
5h
£237–669
Taxi, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LSI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
6h 11m
£305–705
Ferry, train via London Euston
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
23h 15m
£193–313

Lerwick to London by ferry, foot, and train

12Weekly Services

20h 46mAverage Duration

£203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to London. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to King's Cross via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 20h 46m.

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