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 £50 - £140 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 ferry and train which takes 20h 55m and costs £120 - £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 55m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Lerwick to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20699+ hotels available in London.

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

There are 7 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 Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LSI - LHR
5h 36m
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
£51–133
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 55m
£123–173
Bus, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LSI - LCY
7h 7m
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LSI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
7h 46m
Bus, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LSI - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
12h 23m
Ferry, bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn11
27h 3m
£54–138

Lerwick to London by ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

20h 55mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to London.

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Distance: 623.7 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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 55m.

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