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How to get fromShetland Islands to Bathby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Bath by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LSI - BRS
    8h 2m

  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 John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 42m
    £88–156

  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 / ...
    24h 35m
    £328–483

  4. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain train
    8h 41m

  5. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    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
    9h 36m

  6. Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LSI - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    10h 59m

Shetland Islands to Bath by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Shetland Islands, Scotland and Bath, England?

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Bath. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Bath Spa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Bath Spa via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 24h 35m.

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