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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £180 and takes 31h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 26h 24m and costs £340 - £500.

How far is it from Exeter to Lerwick?

The distance between Exeter and Lerwick is 674 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 24m and costs £340 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Exeter to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 90+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EXT - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 59m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
31h 41m
£85–179
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 24m
£347–500
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
9h 27m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
9h
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
30h 15m
£222–406

Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 36mAverage Duration

£448Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Lerwick.

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Distance: 670.1 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 26h 24m.

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