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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £140 and takes 30h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 7m and costs £160 - £360.

How far is it from Rugby to Lerwick?

The distance between Rugby and Lerwick is 567 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 7m and costs £160 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Rugby to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rugby 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 Birmingham Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane BHX - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 14m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
30h 19m
£70–136
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 7m
£167–358
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
32h 41m
£105–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Rugby to Watford Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 58m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 16m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 51m
£265–418

Rugby to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

24h 7mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rugby to Lerwick.

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Distance: 563.3 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Rugby to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rugby to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 7m.

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