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How to get fromLerwick to Bristolby taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Bristol by taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Bristol Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LSI - BRS
    5h 24m
    £287–618

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 4m
    £84–143

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    22h 54m
    £313–463

  4. Taxi, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 12m
    £322–692

  5. Taxi, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    6h 35m
    £275–640

  6. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 56m
    £186–328

Lerwick to Bristol by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration22h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Bristol. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Temple Meads Stn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Bristol Temple Meads via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 22h 54m.

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