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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £190 and takes 34h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Lerwick is to bus and train and ferry via Wolverhampton which takes 29h 24m and costs £160 - £500.

How far is it from Swanage to Lerwick?

The distance between Swanage and Lerwick is 721 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry via Wolverhampton which takes 29h 24m and costs £160 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Swanage to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 83+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Swanage to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Swanage to Lerwick by bus, train, plane, 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, train to Southampton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 42m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
34h 33m
£72–182
Bus, train, ferry via Wolverhampton
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 24m
£161–502
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
33h 17m
£81–221
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Wareham to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 48m
Bus, train, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 12m
£272–747

Swanage to Lerwick by bus, train, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

29h 24mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.1 mi
Duration: 11h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Bournemouth Station, walk to Bournemouth, 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 bus from Bus Station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 29h 24m.

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