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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £160 and takes 32h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Lerwick is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 42m and costs £140 - £430.

How far is it from Swindon to Lerwick?

The distance between Swindon and Lerwick is 705 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 42m and costs £140 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Swindon to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 83+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 14m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 25m
£66–156
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 42m
£141–423
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading 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 50m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 58m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)BRS - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 36m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 4m
£239–733
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 42m

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

21Weekly Services

24h 42mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.7 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 42m.

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