What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sumburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sumburgh is to train and fly which costs £170 - £600 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sumburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sumburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs £260 - £550.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sumburgh?

The distance between Cardiff and Sumburgh is 608 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Sumburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cardiff to Sumburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sumburgh?

There are five+ hotels available in Sumburgh.

Cardiff to Sumburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Sumburgh by plane or train

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
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
7h 50m
£255–655
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
6h 44m
£178–563
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
6h 53m
£293–571
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
11h 26m
£309–674
Train, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)EXT - LSI
8h 7m
£308–625
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)BRS - LSI
6h 21m
£266–533

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.8 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sumburgh, Scotland?

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI) twice daily.

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Airlines

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from Cardiff Airport to Lerwick via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 8h 37m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £140–700

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Lerwick via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: £260–460

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Lerwick via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 4h 16m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £260–460

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Lerwick via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Monday to Thursday
Estimated price: £260–460

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Lerwick via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h 15m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: £260–460

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick via Dundee

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: £300–400

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £130–450

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: £130–450

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £130–450

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lerwick via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: £130–450

Flights from Southampton Airport to Lerwick via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 9h 57m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £260–550

Flights from Southampton Airport to Lerwick via Edinburgh, Kirkwall

Ave. Duration: 10h 15m
When: Friday
Estimated price: £260–550

Flights from Exeter to Lerwick via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £290–550

Flights from Exeter to Lerwick via Manchester, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h 12m
When: Friday
Estimated price: £290–550

Flights from Bristol Airport to Lerwick via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: £65–340

Flights from Bristol Airport to Lerwick via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: £65–340

Flights from Bristol Airport to Lerwick via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: £70–350

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