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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £140 and takes 23h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 21h 30m and costs £60 - £330.

How far is it from Preston to Lerwick?

The distance between Preston and Lerwick is 524 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 30m and costs £60 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Preston to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Preston to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Preston 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 Manchester Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 22m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 11m
£44–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 30m
£61–327
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 29m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 46m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 48m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Perth
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 17m
£104–159

Preston to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

21h 30mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.5 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston 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 Preston to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 30m.

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