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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Bristol is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 26h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Bristol is to ferry and train which takes 22h 51m and costs £310 - £460.

How far is it from Lerwick to Bristol?

The distance between Lerwick and Bristol is 627 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Bristol without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h 51m and costs £310 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Lerwick to Bristol, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2559+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Bristol by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

Bus, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LSI - BRS
6h 32m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
26h 5m
£71–130
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
22h 51m
£313–453
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
29h 35m
£114–258
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LSI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 32m
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LSI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 52m

Lerwick to Bristol by ferry, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

22h 51mAverage Duration

£313Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.8 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Bristol. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Bedminster Parade. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Bristol Temple Meads via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 22h 51m.

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