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

The cheapest way to get from York to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which costs £60 - £210 and takes 21h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 21h 24m and costs £60 - £210.

How far is it from York to Lerwick?

The distance between York and Lerwick is 561 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 21h 24m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from York to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from York 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 York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 59m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from York 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
21h 24m
£63–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 2m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 34m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 21m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 31m
£102–174
Train, ferry via Cupar
1. Take the train from York to Cupar
2. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 10m
£152–480
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 10m

York to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

30Weekly Services

21h 24mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.2 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Lerwick. However, you can 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 York to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 24m.

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