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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 25h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 20h 52m and costs £85 - £230.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Lerwick?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Lerwick is 576 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 20h 52m and costs £85 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Scunthorpe to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Scunthorpe to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 27m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 49m
£59–138
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 52m
£85–229
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 49m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 21m
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwich
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)NWI - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
14h 27m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Doncaster to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 27m
£100–534
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Swinton (South Yorks) to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 1m
£197–622

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

£234Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 572.4 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Scunthorpe to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 Scunthorpe to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 20h 52m.

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