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

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LSI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 30m
    £305–635

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    25h 23m
    £106–262

  3. 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    22h 50m
    £178–353

  4. 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 Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 46m
    £332–725

  5. Ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    4. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    24h 58m
    £203–418

Lerwick to Holyhead by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Holyhead via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 22h 50m.

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