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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Cardiff is to ferry and bus which costs £85 - £170 and takes 26h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Cardiff is to ferry and train via Crewe which takes 22h 59m and costs £190 - £380.

How far is it from Lerwick to Cardiff?

The distance between Lerwick and Cardiff is 667 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train via Crewe which takes 22h 59m and costs £190 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Lerwick to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Lerwick to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Cardiff by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LSI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 58m
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
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
26h 22m
£86–170
Ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
22h 59m
£193–373
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 33m
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 14m
Bus, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)plane LSI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
23h 46m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
25h
£172–313
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
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
25h 13m
£320–488

Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

8Weekly Planes

5h 30mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Cardiff.

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Distance: 662.9 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Cardiff Central via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 22h 59m.

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