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

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There are 7 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Bristol by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LSI - BRS
    8h 30m

  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 54m
    £85–150

  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 15m
    £323–473

  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station 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 50m

  5. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    9h 29m

  6. Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LSI - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    11h 49m

  7. 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
    26h 23m
    £186–329

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 645.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Bristol. However, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Cabot Circus. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Bristol Temple Meads via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Aberdeen in around 24h 15m.

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