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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Scalloway is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £55 - £150 and takes 33h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Scalloway is to train and ferry which takes 27h 16m and costs £330 - £700.

How far is it from Bath to Scalloway?

The distance between Bath and Scalloway is 727 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Scalloway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 27h 16m and costs £330 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Bath to Scalloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scalloway?

There are 39+ hotels available in Scalloway.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Scalloway 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
12h 26m
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
33h 49m
£58–141
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
27h 16m
£337–666
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
8h 38m
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
10h 28m
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
11h 29m
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
8h 8m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
34h 36m
£66–174

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

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10h 52mAverage Duration

£256Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bath to Scalloway.

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Distance: 723.2 mi
Duration: 12h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Scalloway. 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, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the line 4 bus to Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Hall via Bristol Temple Meads, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 27h 16m.

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