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 £60 - £150 and takes 29h 53m.

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 23h 48m and costs £130 - £200.

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 23h 48m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from London to Scalloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scalloway?

There are 82+ hotels available in Scalloway.

London to Scalloway - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 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)LHR - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 43m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 53m
£63–148
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 48m
£139–192
Fly from London City Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)LCY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 11m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h
Train, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from King's Cross 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 27m
£111–250
Bus, ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 55m
£64–154

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

27Weekly Services

23h 48mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest 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: 6h 43m

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 23h 48m.

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