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

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  1. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    12h 44m
    £320–1,321

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 3m
    £89–155

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 15m
    £186–294

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    £232–570

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    £267–769

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

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    £325–745

  7. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 35m
    £175–319

  8. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 27m
    £256–404

Cambridge to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Norwich, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Castle Meadow, take the bus to Passenger Terminal, walk to Norwich International Airport (NWI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Peterborough, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 15m.

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