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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to York is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to York is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 9m and costs £55 - £210.

How far is it from Lerwick to York?

The distance between Lerwick and York is 522 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to York without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 9m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lerwick to York, including transfers.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1827+ hotels available in York.

Lerwick to York - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Lerwick to York 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 Edinburgh Airport, train
best
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 Edinburgh Waverley to York
6h 30m
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 Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
22h 30m
£40–93
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
18h 9m
£59–203
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 New Street to York
8h 8m
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 York
8h 20m
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
7h 11m
Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
9h 6m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to YorkAberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
19h 50m
£88–163
Ferry, train via Cupar
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupar
3. Take the train from Cupar to York
21h 1m
£142–413

Lerwick to York by ferry, foot, and train

22Weekly Services

18h 9mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 519.4 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to York. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to York via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 18h 9m.

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