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 - £130 and takes 23h 22m.

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 19m and costs £65 - £260.

How far is it from Liverpool to Lerwick?

The distance between Liverpool and Lerwick is 517 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 19m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Liverpool to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Liverpool to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 6 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 Edge Hill Station 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
10h 31m
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 22m
£62–124
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 19m
£67–259
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
8h 9m
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 13m
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 40m
£106–499

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

10h 32mAverage Duration

£241Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Lerwick.

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Distance: 513.7 mi
Duration: 10h 31m

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 19m.

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