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How to get fromAlnwick to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 54m
    £54–104

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 54m
    £100–239

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 41m

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NCL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 19m

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 1m
    £56–111

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 473
    2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 32m

Alnwick to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Alnwick to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Alnmouth, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Road End via Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 19h 54m.

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