What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Shetland Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £55 - £150 and takes 34h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Shetland Islands?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Shetland Islands is to train and ferry which takes 27h 28m and costs £330 - £700.

How far is it from Bath to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Bath and Shetland Islands is 737 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Shetland Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Shetland Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 27h 28m and costs £330 - £700.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Shetland Islands?

It takes approximately 13h 39m to get from Bath to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 82+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Shetland Islands 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 Viking Bus Station
13h 39m
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 to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
34h
£59–145
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 28m
£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 Viking Bus Station
9h 46m
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 Viking Bus Station
10h 25m
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 Viking Bus Station
12h 46m
Fly from Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)BRS - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Station
9h 18m
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 to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
34h 47m
£66–172

Bath to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

3Weekly Services

27h 28mAverage Duration

£337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 732.7 mi
Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bath to Shetland Islands. 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 Viking Bus Station, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Road End via Bristol Temple Meads, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 27h 28m.

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