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How to get fromLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwickby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 9m
    £208–492

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 40m
    £86–152

  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
    22h 43m
    £208–400

  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
    23h 10m
    £208–350

  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
    25h 48m
    £207–368

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick by subway, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 607.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 22h 43m.

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