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How to get fromKings Cross to Lerwickby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kings Cross to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 4m
    £86–167

  3. 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
    21h 15m
    £203–291

  4. Fly from London City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 40m

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 3m

  6. Train, ferry via London Euston

    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
    23h 43m
    £191–310

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 627.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Kings Cross, Greater London, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kings Cross to Lerwick. However, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 15m.

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