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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £160 and takes 32h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 29h 48m and costs £140 - £700.

How far is it from Bideford to Lerwick?

The distance between Bideford and Lerwick is 724 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 29h 48m and costs £140 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Bideford to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 83+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Bideford to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Bideford 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 Exeter, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)EXT - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 47m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 17m
£77–159
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 48m
£146–674
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
12h 2m
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
14h 21m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
16h 4m
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
36h 33m

Bideford to Lerwick by bus, foot, train, and ferry

3Weekly Services

29h 48mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Lerwick.

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Distance: 720.1 mi
Duration: 9h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Bideford to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to High Wall, walk to Barnstaple, take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via High Wall, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 29h 48m.

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