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Reading to Lerwick

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Reading, Great Britain → Lerwick, Great Britain

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Eight ways to Travel from Reading to Lerwick

Composite routes from Reading to Lerwick

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$164.55–$227.84

Airlines

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$405.05–$556.94
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$1,139.20

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$481.00–$1,139.20
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$1,139.20

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
Train from Reading to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$278.47–$886.04

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lerwick is to train and bus and ferry which costs $81.52 - $184.78 and takes 29h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lerwick is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $293.48 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Reading to Lerwick?

The distance between Reading and Lerwick is 1062 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 22m and costs $282.61 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Reading to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Reading to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 57+ hotels available in Lerwick. Prices start at $78.72 per night.
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