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How to get fromLerwick to Northamptonby bus, plane, train or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Northampton by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    6h 46m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Asdabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leicester to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    26h 5m
    £61–114

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Northamptontrain train
    21h 49m
    £173–503

  4. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain train
    7h 26m

  5. Bus, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LSI - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train
    8h 18m

  6. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LSI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain train
    8h 41m

  7. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus bus X4
    4. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to St Edmund's Streetbus bus X4
    23h 21m
    £199–291

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    23h 53m
    £231–718

Lerwick to Northampton by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration21h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Northampton. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Northampton. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Northampton via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Haymarket in around 21h 49m.

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