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

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

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  1. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRS - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    £291–674

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    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
    34h 5m
    £110–190

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe 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 54m
    £193–343

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    £319–684

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    £263–587

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 42m
    £153–248

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 9m
    £279–443

Wales to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Wales and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Wales to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 25h 54m.

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