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How to get fromDublin to Lerwickby plane, taxi, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Lerwick by plane, taxi, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Dublin Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DUB - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    £256–555

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 41m
    £195–381

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h

  4. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHD - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    £305–592

  5. Train, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 7m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 34m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 27h.

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