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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £170 and takes 33h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 25h 36m and costs £240 - £550.

How far is it from Southampton to Lerwick?

The distance between Southampton and Lerwick is 652 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 36m and costs £240 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Southampton to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

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

Fly from Southampton Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane SOU - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
11h 21m
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
33h 23m
£85–186
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 36m
£243–528
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
7h 36m
Train to London City Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LCY - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 15m
Train, ferry via Stafford
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 59m
£229–686
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
27h 48m
£284–840
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
33h 25m
£90–161

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

11Weekly Planes

12h 6mAverage Duration

£259Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Lerwick.

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Distance: 648.7 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 25h 36m.

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