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

The cheapest way to get from London to Scalloway is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £140 and takes 30h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Scalloway is to train and ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs £220 - £330.

How far is it from London to Scalloway?

The distance between London and Scalloway is 637 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Scalloway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs £220 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from London to Scalloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scalloway?

There are 85+ hotels available in Scalloway.

London to Scalloway - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from London to Scalloway 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
8h 2m
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
30h 34m
£72–133
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
24h 30m
£223–324
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
9h 21m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
9h 6m
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 55m
£240–638

London to Scalloway by train, foot, ferry, and bus

7Weekly Services

24h 30mAverage Duration

£223Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Scalloway.

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Distance: 633.1 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Scalloway. 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, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the line 4 bus to Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Hall via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 30m.

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