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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Lerwick by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    £201–509

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lake to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h
    £89–152

  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
    24h 45m
    £195–330

  4. 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
    25h 12m
    £206–305

  5. 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
    27h 50m
    £156–235

Heathrow to Lerwick by subway, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Lerwick. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI) then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 45m.

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