What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which costs £70 - £300 and takes 22h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which takes 22h 47m and costs £70 - £300.

How far is it from Saint Helier to Lerwick?

The distance between Saint Helier and Lerwick is 806 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Helier to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick without a car is to car ferry and train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 33h 15m and costs £280 - £950.

How long does it take to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 13h 49m to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Saint Helier to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick by car ferry, 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.

Car ferry, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Poolecarferry
2. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane SOU - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
13h 49m
Fly Jersey Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane JER - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
22h 47m
£73–297
Car ferry, train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Poolecarferry
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
33h 15m
£284–905
Fly Jersey Airport to Lerwick, bus
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Lerwick (LSI)plane JER - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
10h 10m
Car ferry, ferry to Alderney Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
3. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ACI - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
14h 32m
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Poolecarferry
2. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
39h 11m
£137–337
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
40h 8m
£326–1,030

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 42mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saint Helier to Lerwick.

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Distance: 801.6 mi
Duration: 13h 49m

What companies run services between Saint Helier, Jersey and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Helier to Lerwick. However, you can take the car ferry to Poole, walk to Poole, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Port Of Poole, Poole, Bournemouth, Stafford, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 33h 15m.

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