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

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £130 and takes 26h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Settle to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 22h 54m and costs £60 - £310.

How far is it from Settle to Lerwick?

The distance between Settle and Lerwick is 546 miles.

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

The best way to get from Settle to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 54m and costs £60 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Settle to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Settle 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 Settle to Bolton
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 57m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 54m
£61–301
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 13m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 42m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 12m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 43m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 38m
£67–121

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

15Weekly Planes

9h 14mAverage Duration

£231Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Settle to Lerwick.

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Distance: 543.2 mi
Duration: 11h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Settle to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Bolton, 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 Settle to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Carlisle, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 54m.

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