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How to get fromBournemouth to Lerwickby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)planeSOU - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    10h 23m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    32h 56m
    £75–176

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    25h 45m
    £125–372

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    7h 55m

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    9h 19m

  6. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    28h 18m
    £140–735

  7. Bus, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus183 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphibusE1
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    33h 57m

Bournemouth to Lerwick by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Lerwick. However, you can 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 Bournemouth to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 25h 45m.

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