There are 4 ways to get from London to Skaw, Whalsay by plane, ferry or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from London Heathrow, ferry
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)
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Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal
3 alternative options
Fly from London City, ferry
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)
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Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal
Train to London Gatwick, fly, ferry
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI)
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Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal
Train to Southampton, fly, ferry
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Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
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Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)
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Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal
Questions & Answers
How far is it from London to Skaw, Whalsay?
The distance between London and Skaw, Whalsay is 617 miles.
How long does it take to get from London to Skaw, Whalsay?
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from London to Skaw, Whalsay, including transfers.
How long is the flight from London to Skaw, Whalsay?
There is no direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.
Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick Airport?
British Airways and Loganair offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick Airport.
Where can I stay near Skaw, Whalsay?
There are four+ hotels available in Skaw, Whalsay. Prices start at £60 per night.
How do I get to London Heathrow (LHR) Airport from London?
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.
Launch map view
- Distance: 617.3 miles
- Duration: 9h 52m
What companies run services between London, England and Skaw, Whalsay, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from London to Skaw, Whalsay. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the walk to London Heathrow airport, fly to Lerwick, take the walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, take the walk to Esplanade, take the line 19 bus to Ferry Terminal, take the walk to Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Skaw, Whalsay. Alternatively, you can take the tram to London City Airport DLR Station, take the walk to London City airport, fly to Lerwick, take the walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, take the walk to Esplanade, take the line 19 bus to Ferry Terminal, take the walk to Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Skaw, Whalsay.
Airlines
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Lerwick via Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £290 - £750
Flights from London Heathrow to Lerwick via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200 - £550
Flights from London Heathrow to Lerwick via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200 - £550
Flights from London Heathrow to Lerwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200 - £550
Flights from London City to Lerwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £430 - £1,600
Flights from London City to Lerwick via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £430 - £1,600
Flights from London City to Lerwick via Belfast City, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £430 - £1,600
Flights from London City to Lerwick via Dublin, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £650 - £2,400
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150 - £470
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Bergen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £480
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Dublin, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £650
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Dublin, Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £650
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £410
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £410
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Belfast (Aldergrove), Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £95 - £450
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £380 - £700
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £380 - £700
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Newcastle, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £380 - £700
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Belfast City, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130 - £700
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Dublin, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £700
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Dublin, Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £380 - £700
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Heathrow to Lerwick via Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £290 - £750
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Bergen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £480
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £420
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £410
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £410
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Newquay, Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £550 - £1,400
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Belfast (Aldergrove), Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £95 - £450
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £380 - £700
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £380 - £700
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Newcastle, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £380 - £700
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Lerwick via Amsterdam Schiphol, Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £700 - £1,400
Flights from London City to Lerwick via Amsterdam Schiphol, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £700 - £1,400
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £420
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £410
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £410
Flights from London Gatwick to Lerwick via Belfast (Aldergrove), Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £95 - £450
Flights from Southampton to Lerwick via Amsterdam Schiphol, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £950 - £1,200
Train operators
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10 - £14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10 - £14
Comuter train
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First class interior
Southern Railway
Train Interior
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Exterior of Southern Railways train
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Train Exterior
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Train Exterior
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Train Exterior
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Train Interior
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London Victoria
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £12
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30 - £80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55 - £80
Train Exterior
Business Traveller
Train Exterior
Wikipedia
First class interior
South Western Railway
South West Trains
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
First class interior
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Standard class interior
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London Waterloo
Wikipedia
London Waterloo
Wikipedia
Ferry operators
- Website
- shetland.gov.uk
Ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Shetland Ferries
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