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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Swindon is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 29h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Swindon is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 21h 18m and costs £130 - £350.

How far is it from Lerwick to Swindon?

The distance between Lerwick and Swindon is 669 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Swindon without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 21h 18m and costs £130 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lerwick to Swindon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swindon?

There are 989+ hotels available in Swindon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lerwick to Swindon 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 Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LSI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon
7h 3m
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 London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Regent Circus
29h 26m
£57–146
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
21h 18m
£130–341
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 Swindon
6h 40m
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)LSI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindon
9h 46m
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 International to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindon
8h 27m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cheltenham Spa
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
25h 2m
£327–368
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Haymarket StationE1
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Cheltenham Spa
5. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
25h 6m

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

21Weekly Services

21h 18mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Swindon. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Swindon. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Swindon via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 21h 18m.

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