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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LSI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    6h 35m

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    23h 18m
    £56–101

  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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    18h 14m
    £103–293

  4. 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 Airport to Yorktrain train
    8h 5m

  5. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 New Street to Yorktrain train
    9h 5m

  6. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    7h 22m

  7. 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 Yorktrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    18h 41m
    £118–293

  8. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    19h 54m
    £212–332

Lerwick to York by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Edinburgh 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 14m.

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