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

The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Lerwick is to train and ferry which costs £130 - £380 and takes 26h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 26h 12m and costs £130 - £380.

How far is it from Sherborne to Lerwick?

The distance between Sherborne and Lerwick is 725 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sherborne to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 12m and costs £130 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Sherborne to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sherborne 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
best
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 22m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sherborne to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 12m
£133–376
Bus, ferry via London
1. Take the bus from Memorial Hall to Hammersmith Bus StationSf2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
34h 8m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 57m
Train to Exeter, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)EXT - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 28m
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
12h 53m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stn376
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 40m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
35h 19m

Sherborne to Lerwick by train, subway, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

26h 12mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 720.5 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sherborne to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, 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 Sherborne to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 26h 12m.

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