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How to get fromIpswich to Lerwickby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 1m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 1m
    £99–196

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich 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
    23h 6m
    £213–326

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 20m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 27m

  6. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Ipswich 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
    23h 24m
    £198–376

  7. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely 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
    26h 16m
    £318–484

Ipswich to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich 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), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipswich to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Peterborough, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 6m.

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