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 £55 - £140 and takes 26h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to London is to ferry and train which takes 20h 48m and costs £130 - £180.

How far is it from Lerwick to London?

The distance between Lerwick and London is 627 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 48m and costs £130 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Lerwick to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20854+ hotels available in London.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to London 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LSI - LHR
5h 56m
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 London VictoriaUkn11
26h 20m
£58–133
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's CrossAberdeen - London Kings Cross
20h 48m
£133–173
Bus, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)LSI - LCY
7h 17m
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 International to London Euston
6h 56m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LSI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
8h 5m
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)LSI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
10h 2m
Ferry, bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)Ukn11
28h 5m
£61–136

Lerwick to London by ferry, foot, and train

22Weekly Services

20h 48mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to London.

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Distance: 623.7 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to London. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk 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 48m.

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