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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 29h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 24h 39m and costs £210 - £340.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Lerwick?

The distance between Cheltenham and Lerwick is 598 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 39m and costs £210 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Cheltenham to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Cheltenham to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 3m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 41m
£57–135
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 39m
£211–334
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 13m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 48m
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 58m

Cheltenham to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

3Weekly Services

24h 39mAverage Duration

£211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.6 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 39m.

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