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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £180 and takes 30h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 20m and costs £120 - £370.

How far is it from Maidstone to Lerwick?

The distance between Maidstone and Lerwick is 669 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 20m and costs £120 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Maidstone to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Maidstone to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 32m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 36m
£82–172
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 20m
£121–363
Train to London City Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)LCY - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 43m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Stevenage
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 41m
£231–404
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 33m
£99–227

Maidstone to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

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24h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 665.5 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to London Charing Cross, walk to Charing Cross station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, 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 Maidstone West to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal via Strood, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen in around 24h 20m.

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