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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Exeter is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £170 and takes 28h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Exeter is to ferry and train which takes 24h 2m and costs £190 - £650.

How far is it from Lerwick to Exeter?

The distance between Lerwick and Exeter is 855 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train which takes 24h 2m and costs £190 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 24h 2m to get from Lerwick to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lerwick to Exeter by ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St DavidsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
24h 2m
£193–643
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
28h
£58–161
Bus, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)LSI - EXT
19h 40m
Ferry, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
31h 51m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LSI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 30m
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)LSI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
9h 9m
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LSI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 17m

Lerwick to Exeter by ferry, foot, and train

5Weekly Services

24h 2mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.5 mi
Duration: 24h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Exeter. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Bampfylde Street via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 28h.

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