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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £200 and takes 33h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 26h 6m and costs £210 - £440.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Lerwick?

The distance between Bournemouth and Lerwick is 714 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 6m and costs £210 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Bournemouth to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 95+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 36m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
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 Terminalferry Nl2
33h 30m
£87–193
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 Terminalferry Nl2
26h 6m
£212–438
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane SOU - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 28m
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)plane LCY - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
9h 14m
Fly from Bournemouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Lerwick (LSI)plane BOH - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
18h 16m
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 Terminalferry Nl2
27h 54m
£343–507
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
34h 23m
£131–298

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Lerwick.

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Distance: 710.2 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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 Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 26h 6m.

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