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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £120 and takes 23h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 23h 10m and costs £65 - £300.

How far is it from Liverpool to Lerwick?

The distance between Liverpool and Lerwick is 519 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 10m and costs £65 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Liverpool to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Lerwick 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 to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 49m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 24m
£62–111
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 10m
£68–299
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 56m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 16m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 54m
Fly from Liverpool, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Lerwick (LSI)LPL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 50m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 10m
Train, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 34m
£101–246

Liverpool to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

30Weekly Services

23h 10mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Lerwick.

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Distance: 515.9 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Preston, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 10m.

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