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 via Glasgow which costs £45 - £110 and takes 23h 29m.

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 13m and costs £70 - £200.

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 13m and costs £70 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Manchester to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Manchester to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 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)MAN - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 8m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 45m
£46–116
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 13m
£72–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 45m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 20m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 36m
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 29m
£49–110
Train, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 58m
£92–243

Manchester to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

30Weekly Services

22h 13mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Lerwick.

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Distance: 489.4 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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 13m.

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