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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £120 - £260 and takes 47h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Lerwick is to train and bus and ferry which takes 36h 29m and costs £150 - £600.

How far is it from Marseille to Lerwick?

The distance between Marseille and Lerwick is 1218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Lerwick without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 36h 29m and costs £150 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Marseille to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Marseille and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 1h behind Marseille. It is currently 7:57 PM in Marseille and 6:57 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Marseille 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 Marseille Provence Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lerwick (LSI)MRS - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 11m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
47h 16m
£121–251
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
36h 29m
£159–564
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lerwick (LSI)NCE - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
13h 12m
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lerwick (LSI)LYS - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 57m
Train, bus, ferry via Stevenage
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Knebworth Park EstateK06
4. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
40h 46m
£262–569

Marseille to Lerwick by train, bus, taxi, and ferry

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36h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,211.3 mi
Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Marseille to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Aéroport Marseille Provence, walk to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross and St Pancras, Camden Town Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 36h 29m.

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