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How to get fromLondon to Lerwickby plane, bus, train or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    6h 11m

  2. Bus, ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    30h 22m
    £64–144

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeentrainLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    23h 16m
    £133–301

  4. Fly from London City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLCY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    6h 40m

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)planeSOU - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    10h 29m

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    29h 20m
    £65–139

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from London to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 16m.

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