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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 29h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 26h 30m and costs £330 - £700.

How far is it from Bath to Lerwick?

The distance between Bath and Lerwick is 718 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 30m and costs £330 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Bath to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 39+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Bath to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 30m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 39m
£57–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 30m
£337–666
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
33h 32m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 42m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 32m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 33m
Fly from Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)BRS - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 11m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

15Weekly Planes

10h 52mAverage Duration

£256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.1 mi
Duration: 11h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Bristol Temple Meads, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 26h 30m.

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