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

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There are 7 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
    5h 57m
    £287–647

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 55m
    £84–143

  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
    25h 25m
    £174–345

  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 52m
    £210–556

  5. 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 14m
    £284–632

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 51m
    £241–403

  7. Train, ferry #2

    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
    26h 7m
    £133–227

Northampton to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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 25h 25m.

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