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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £130 and takes 29h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Crewe which takes 24h 16m and costs £120 - £410.

How far is it from Bridgend to Lerwick?

The distance between Bridgend and Lerwick is 641 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Crewe which takes 24h 16m and costs £120 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Bridgend to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bridgend to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 5m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 10m
£75–121
Train, ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 16m
£126–405
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson Street
3. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
28h 22m
£83–223
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 50m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend 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 33m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
13h 16m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 30m
£256–825

Bridgend to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

19Weekly Services

24h 16mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 637.6 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bridgend to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgend to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 16m.

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