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 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Reading to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 90+ 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
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1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 27m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 50m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
32h 45m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 13m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 24m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
27h 18m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Lerwick.

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Distance: 659.6 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 50m.

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