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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 City Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 30m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 20m
    £63–130

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 16m
    £128–304

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 10m

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 15m

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 34m
    £111–211

London to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest 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 London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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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