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How to get fromOxford to Lerwickby train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Oxford to Lerwick by train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    £303–656

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 46m
    £116–198

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 36m
    £200–355

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    £233–588

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    £240–737

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 59m
    £268–412

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 14m
    £149–236

Oxford to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Lerwick. However, you can 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), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Stafford, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 25h 36m.

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