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

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

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  1. Fly from London City Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    £214–664

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h
    £86–144

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 14m
    £186–324

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    £212–548

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 44m
    £197–300

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 1m
    £146–265

Greenwich to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration22h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenwich to Lerwick. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI) then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenwich to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 14m.

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