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How to get fromNorthampton to Lerwickby train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Northampton to Lerwick by train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    £289–649

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 45m
    £72–131

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 59m
    £178–376

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    £222–538

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    £261–733

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    £299–629

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 7m
    £177–299

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 8m
    £260–387

Northampton to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Rugby, Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 22h 59m.

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