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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £95 - £200 and takes 31h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 27m and costs £120 - £340.

How far is it from Reading to Lerwick?

The distance between Reading and Lerwick is 663 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 27m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Reading to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 57m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 46m
£98–191
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
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 Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 27m
£120–336
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgateX40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
33h 50m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 30m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 48m
£144–404

Reading to Lerwick by train, subway, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

24h 27mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.5 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Lerwick. However, you can take the train 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 Reading to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 27m.

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