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 £75 - £170 and takes 31h 42m.

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 £140 - £650.

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 £140 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Exeter to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 83+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Exeter to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 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)EXT - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
6h 47m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 42m
£76–161
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 24m
£143–649
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
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
34h 12m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 52m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury 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 2m
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 28m

Exeter to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

3Weekly Services

26h 24mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Lerwick.

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Distance: 670.1 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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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