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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 29h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 23h 16m and costs £120 - £310.

How far is it from London to Lerwick?

The distance between London and Lerwick is 628 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 16m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from London to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

London to Lerwick - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from London to Lerwick by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
6h 10m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
29h 20m
£59–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 16m
£122–302
Fly from London City Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LCY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 30m
Bus, ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
30h 30m
£59–134

London to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

23h 16mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Lerwick.

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Distance: 624 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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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