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

The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £130 and takes 28h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walsall to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 30m and costs £130 - £390.

How far is it from Walsall to Lerwick?

The distance between Walsall and Lerwick is 563 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walsall to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 30m and costs £130 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Walsall to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Walsall 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 Birmingham Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 54m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
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
28h 13m
£52–123
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 30m
£134–388
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 48m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 39m
£120–543
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 31m

Walsall to Lerwick by bus, train, foot, and ferry

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24h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 560.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Walsall to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Wharf to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Wolverhampton Bus Station, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 30m.

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