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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £90 and takes 26h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 22h 23m and costs £65 - £210.

How far is it from Manchester to Lerwick?

The distance between Manchester and Lerwick is 492 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 23m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Manchester to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane MAN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 20m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 30m
£43–86
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
22h 23m
£65–201
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 28m
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 43m
£64–108

Manchester to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

22h 23mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Lerwick.

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Distance: 489.4 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 23m.

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