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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain 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 48m
    £228–545

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 10m
    £94–178

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 32m
    £227–425

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    £337–669

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain 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 29m
    £275–761

  6. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 23m
    £351–514

  7. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    25h 38m
    £237–368

Southampton to Lerwick by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£227Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 679.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 23h 32m.

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