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How to get fromBristol to Foulaby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Foula by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 2m

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 58m

  3. Fly from Bristol Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRS - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 30m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Foula, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Foula. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the line 9 bus to Bakery, walk to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, 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, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the line 9 bus to Bakery, walk to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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