Rome2Rio

How to get fromBirkenhead to Lerwickby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Lerwick

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Birkenhead to Lerwick by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Liverpool, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LPL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    £377–618

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 36m
    £83–148

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 28m
    £131–261

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    £257–580

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    £303–689

  6. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    4. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    £290–676

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 54m
    £106–176

  8. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 40m
    £110–196

Birkenhead to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Lerwick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 491.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Birkenhead to Lerwick. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Preston, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 28m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides