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How to get fromLerwick to Brightonby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Lerwick to Brighton by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    6h 29m
    £254–582

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    30h 31m
    £94–173

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    21h 56m
    £220–388

  4. Taxi, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LSI - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    6h 47m
    £232–719

  5. Taxi, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LSI - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    8h 41m
    £376–729

  6. Taxi, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    8h 10m
    £332–760

  7. Taxi, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LSI - LGW
    5h 23m
    £277–564

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    22h 19m
    £230–358

  9. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    24h 59m
    £210–368

Lerwick to Brighton by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Brighton. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, then take the train to Brighton. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Brighton via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 21h 56m.

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