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How to get fromLerwick to Southamptonby bus, plane, ferry or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Lerwick to Southampton by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Southampton Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeLSI - SOU
    8h 49m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus032 / ...
    30h 3m
    £66–168

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
    4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
    21h 44m
    £101–311

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
    27h 34m
    £73–202

  5. 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)planeLSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
    7h 49m

  6. Bus, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)planeLSI - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
    9h 11m

  7. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLSI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    8h 22m

  8. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeLSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
    8h 47m

  9. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
    25h 25m
    £194–653

Lerwick to Southampton by ferry, foot, train, and subway

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Southampton. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Southampton Central via Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 21h 44m.

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