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

The cheapest way to get from Upminster to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £220 and takes 29h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Upminster to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 22h 11m and costs £110 - £310.

How far is it from Upminster to Lerwick?

The distance between Upminster and Lerwick is 626 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upminster to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 22h 11m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Upminster to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Upminster to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Upminster 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 London City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)LCY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 31m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 48m
£70–215
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross 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
22h 11m
£112–303
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 7m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Stevenage
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 58m
£218–337
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 44m
£176–290

London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.8 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Upminster to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Upminster to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 11m.

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